Issue ID | 1264839 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10838764 |
Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
Model | ML350 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 31/07/12 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | From the day one, during the first 25 minutes of driving, my new 2012 mb ml350 vibrates and make grinding noise just in between 40 to 45 miles per hour steady driving. After about 30 minutes of driving, the vibration and the noise are not noticeable. Mb and the dealer were trying to fix the problem but failed to resolved the problem. Now, they have concluded that the vibration is normal and is characteristic of the car. Any problems mb can't solve is normal!! What kind of car is it that vibrates for first 25 minutes of driving at certain speed is normal!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CENTREVILLE, VA |
VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB4CAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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