| Issue ID | 905199 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446687 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/02/12 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Owner of 2006 ml350 check engine light came on took in for diagnosis with cam shaft failure, mb does not offer any help and knew of this issue. Class action lawsuit in nj already started, hoping one will get started in sc. Cost to repair is $6,000 to the customer. This is usury, and deception by the wonderful automakers of this great foreign car maker with an office in the usa. When you call mb usa they advise you to speak with the service manager that offers no help. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86770 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, SC |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E86AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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