| Issue ID | 692438 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10241812 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/06/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz ml500. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced on three different occasions. He also noticed that the vehicle would not start after several attempts. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes. The current mileage was 48,000 and failure mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGAB75E25AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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