| Issue ID | 1556396 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11196639 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 29/03/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This car's transmission went out at 70,000 miles (2015), which is way too early. Driving when the transmission began to act up was very dangerous and potentially as it lost power could have caused collision. I replaced transmission for $14,000 and then the transmission went out for a second time (2019). Causing the same safety concerns as it lost power. This time i was not stupid enough to fix it and will not be buying a mercedes ever again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLUFFTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB8CAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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