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Mercedes Benz ML430: From 0-60 problems and 60 days of service in 4 years.

My Mercedes Benz ML430 Year 2000 (50000 miles) has had more than 60 problems, and 60 days of service in less than 4 years.

I had to return the vehicle on 20 or more occasions to Autonation/Smythe European (the dealer) for warranty repairs. Currently Mercedes Benz has indicated that they will repurchase the car within 3-4 weeks.

Should I get a BMW X5?
Is it reliable?
Does it have a lot of small, medium or large problems?

I have included a list of my ML430 problems below.

60 Problems in 4 Years
1. Brake system defect, ESP pump leak fixed
2. Windshield wiper motor defect, replaced
3. Door malfunction, latch replaced
4. Door maladjusted, fixed
5. Navigation system malfunction
6. Door malfunction, R/R door actuator replaced
7. Washer reservoir leaking, replaced
8. Stop lamp switch malfunction
9. Fuel filter replaced
10. Gas door actuator malfunction
11. AC system defect, fan speed switch knob replaced
12. Gas door lock replaced
13. Sunroof defect, seal replaced
14. Loose washer causing rattle inside left rear door replaced
15. 3rd brake lamp cover that pops of replaced
16. Inside trim panel tabs top defective
17. Right side washer nozzle replaced
18. Command center malfunction, navigation system replaced
19. Engine problem, right rear 02-sensor causing engine light on replaced
20. Door malfunction, right rear door lock replaced
21. Front brake pads and rotors changed, not covered by warranty
22. Missing sunroof guide clip replaced
23. Sliding sunroof shade tightened
24. Dents and dings fixed, not covered by warranty
25. Cracked left front lower seat plastic replaced
26. Sunroof defect, rattle caused by sunroof frame replaced
27. Front brake pads replaced, not covered by warranty
28. Jammed left rear seatbelt fixed
29. Door malfunction, door lock actuator replaced
30. Brake pad wear sensor causing brake warning light replaced
31. AC defect, fuse and harness causing auxiliary fan to malfunction replaced
32. AC defect, blower causing noisy HVAC replaced
33. Rattle from roof console caused by rattling sunroof motor connectors fixed
34. Door malfunction, lock actuator replaced (both)
35. Door malfunction, squeaking door lock, not verified
36. Defective fuel door lock replaced
37. Stop lamp switch causing Bas ESP light on replaced
38. Wheel alignment, not covered by warranty
39. Worn tires replaced, not covered by warranty
40. Clamp on lower P/S hose recalled and replaced
41. Rear pads replaced, not covered by warranty
42. Loose insulation at right front window replaced
43. Wire causing CD Changer error fixed
44. Door malfunction, rear door cable rerouted
45. Window defect, loose insulation causing problems with left front window replaced
46. Window defect, window switch replaced
47. Defect CD Changer replaced
48. Loose right rear door insulation panel replaced
49. Door malfunction, right rear door actuator replaced
50. AC defect, blower vibration, not verified
51. Cracked steering wheel replaced
52. Defect rear pillar decals replaced
53. Defect front pillar decals replaced
54. AC defect, defective center dash vent replaced
55. Door malfunction, left rear door actuator replaced
56. Door malfunction, left front door actuator replaced
57. Window washer nozzles clogged, not covered by warranty
58. Cracked window reservoir replaced
59. Defective fuel filter replaced
60. Door malfunction, defective door actuator replaced
61. Power steering hose recalled and replaced
62. Alarm system defect, going off randomly, recoded
63. Navigation system defect, randomly shows incorrect location, not verified
 
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#2 ·
i dont think the X5 has a list of problems like that. i know a few people who have them and no one has said anything like that
 
#7 ·
Whoa! I thought the list is really impressive - from the perspective of keeping track of it!

I would still get the X5 4.4i. It is probably more reliable than the ML but I reckon it is no Lexus. Also, http://www.consumerreports.org/ have some interesting info.

Before you buy, you may want to check out the following list (updated 2004/3/30) - although not as long as yours - they are posts that highlight some of the issues ... list is divided into types of problems.

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Transmission/throttle delay
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/...ad.php?t=204656
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4818401-1.html <- throttle delay problem! Dangerous!
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4881713-1.html
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56003
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54548
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55703
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54748 <- This is for the X3!!!
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4843283-1.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4845410-1.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4829223-2.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4842227-2.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4840630-3.html <- a "known problem"!
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4819901-4.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4776168-4.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4807832-5.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4843862-1.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4883060-2.html
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4872225-2.html
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190233
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/...52&page=2&pp=15 <- plus info on shifting from P to D delays.

Leaky fuel injectors leading to potential engine fire!
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/...ad.php?t=197252

Frontend control arm replacements!
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4884289-1.html

Brake pad low light did not came on
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4885267-1.html

Brake line
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72258

Instrument Cluster
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4814609-4.html

SES light
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4850936-1.html

Airbag Indicator Light
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4854517-1.html

Interior Door Handles:
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4829144-1.html

Poor Service:
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4833214-3.html

Radio:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54147

Just bad overall:
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/4872225-1.html
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/...ad.php?t=173967
 
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