2006 Mercedes benz ML350 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2006 Mercedes benz ML350 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID892064
 Internal NHTSA #10435499
 ManufacurerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
 BrandMERCEDES BENZ
 ModelML350
 Model Year2006
 File date14/11/11
 ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemAt approximately 70k miles, i began to notice a low-frequency whining noise in the front end of my ml-350 at speeds above 40 mph. The noise became more prevalent when i took my foot off of the accelerator at higher speeds. First, replaced all four tires with michelin "latitude tour hp" - $1,300 (including alignment). The noise still occurred. Next, took to mb specialist, who recommended both wheel bearing be replaced - cost $425/side. The bearings were replaced and noise still occurred. Mb specialist recommended checking differential oil for metal - found lots of metal fragments in differential oil. Installation of new differential was ~$3,500. Mb specialist stated that his parts distributor said that they sell at least one-to-two late model ml-350 front end differentials per month. In my opinion, it seems as though there is a flaw in the differential's design or manufacturing process, as i seen several reports of the same differential issues with [relatively]-low-mileage/late-model mb ml-350 suvs. I would like to see mb research this issue, and possibly instate a recall or reimburse mb owners who've already affected costly repairs on their low-mileage ml-350's front end differentials.
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure70000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateCHESTER, MD
VIN pattern 4JGBB86E06AXXXXXX
 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
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase07/08/26
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders6
Drive train type
Transmission type
 Vehicle speed0
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's name
 Dealer's telephone number
 Dealer's city
 Dealer's state code
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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