I would like to get feedback from the current owners, who have put over $5000 miles to their ML already. What kind of problems you had with the car if any?

The message boards for ML are flooded with reliability issues, mainly transmission related for W164. I think initial cars in spring had more problems than the later ones.
This would help a lot people like me to choose between ML and other cars. My only concern with W164 is the reliability record of M-class. I love the looks of new ML. Mercedes nailed it this time in terms of the looks.

Thanks for your help.

 

I'm a little over 7k and no problems. I'm driving from San Francisco bay area to L.A. for Christmas. I'll be over 8k by the time I get back. I'll post my experience. I got my ML in July and never experienced any problems except for minor things such as wipers too noisy.
If I were you, I'd jump on the bandwagon and buy one. Don't wait, let the fun begin.

 

I've got almost 20k. Only two "problems" that being an intermittent rattle in the dash and the seat/mirror memory has gone nuts. The dealer said he can fix it at the next scheduled maintenance.

 

Over 10K. The air pump was changed at 4,000 miles and nothing since.

 

Just clocked over 15,000 miles, and no major problems except for the transfer box problem early on.

 

I just passed 6K miles. Driving has been a pure pleasure. A little air leak in the rear passenger window was the only issue, but was fixed in no time. The W163 reputation still has many people spooked, but the new ML will hopefully turn out way better!

 

I'm pleased that Mercedes acknowledges the serious quality degradation that occurred just a few years past. Many of us have suffered as a result, and had MB not been so open about it (and committed to rectifying it) I would never have walked back into one of their showrooms. So, I am cautiously optimistic as they say, that the W164 will be a delightful ownership experience. I'll let you know in 6 months.

 

I noticed that you had the keyless go feature..........was it special ordered or dealer installed?

 

just passed 14k miles and only slight problems. had tranny issues earlier and the headlights went out also.

 

5600 miles. Tranny problems only.

 

i have over 6k miles. only problem was the tranny. it appears that it happens less than before because from what i think, the adaptive control understands how i drive now. i am the only driver so i guess that helps. it does jerk once and a while at stop and go traffic. my MB general manager even reports jerk at stop and go traffic, he keeps the car in 1st gear until he can move it up if you are in that type of traffic, than it doesn't jerk.

 

I've got 7,400 miles in 6 1/2 months and no issues (and I'm picky!).

 

just hitting near the 5k mark here. I know the manual says to change the oil around 11 or 12k, but have any of you done it yet at 5k? and how much did the dealer charge you?

 

I change all my vehicles at the halfway point between scheduled changes. I do it myself with a suction type device. Take about 45 minutes and save yourself 50 bucks. Of course, recycle your oil responsibly!

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