CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (18 reports).
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44Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430.
Most common 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 problems
Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
What owners report
DECEMBER 11, 2013 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY BENZ QUIT ON ME IN THE ROAD WOULD NOT START BACK (MY HOME IS WITHIN 2 MILES OF MY WORK) THE DAY BEFORE IT HAD QUIT AS I WAS MAKING A TURN BUT RESTARTED A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR I HAD THE CAR WARMING AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE WARMING UP BUT RESTARTED. THERE WAS NO LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT DASH PANEL LIT OR STAYING LIT. AFTER SOME INTERNET INVESTIGATING I ASSUME IT WAS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AS IT HAD ALL THE SIGNS THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD I PURCHASED ONE FOR THE REPAIR SHOP TO INSTALL. THEY HAVE INSTALLED IT BUT BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CRANKSHAFT SO I AM NOT CURRENTLY DRIVING IT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WITH IT QUITTING WITHOUT ANY
AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY I NOTICED A LOUD EXHAUST SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. AFTER PULLING OVER IOOKED UNDERNEATH THE CAR ANT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SPLIT IN HALF ALONG THE WELDS. *TR BASICALLY, THE EXHAUST IS VENTING DIRECTLY TO THE OPEN AIR WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE EMISSION SYSTEM. THE LEFT SIDE EXHAUST NOT HOLDING TOGETHER CORRECTLY. I THEN FOUND THAT MY CAR HAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC AND DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG SETTLEMENT (EPA) AFFECTED VEHICLES: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED TO INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER: 1999-2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 (VIN RANGE A036519-A260405) 1999 -2001 MERCED
THE BRAKELINES RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF FLUID AND THE ABILITY TO STOP THE CAR. *TR
TL* THE OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ ML 430. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTING MAKING A NOISE AND LEAKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC NOTICE THE WELDING WAS CRACKING. THE MECHANIC PULLED UP A RECALL AND SUGGESTED THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR AND THE DEALER STATED DUE TO THE VIN NUMBER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER SUGGESTED TO THE CONTACT THAT HE CALL MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THEIR IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND THE RECALL CAMPAIGN IS CLOSED. THE CONTAC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML430. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL POP. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SOUNDED SIMILAR TO A LOUD MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TWO FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 questions
Does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (18), Power Train (9), Electrical System (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 has been fixed?
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