| Issue ID | 692303 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10241718 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/09/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving a mercedes ml350 on the road, the engine turned off. I coasted to a stop on the shoulder of the road. When i tried to restart, the starter cranked but the engine would not start. When i tried again an hour later, the engine started normally. This happened again, later in the day. If i had been on a freeway, it would have been quite dangerous. I took the car to a mercedes mechanic who immediately knew what was wrong and he replaced the crankshaft position sensor. He said that this frequently happens with the ml350. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POTOMAC, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4JGAB57E64AXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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