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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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another strange problem - ml500 2011

after suffering from the whining noise which is getting worse . i am facing a new problem now: when reversing there is a strange noise ((similar to whale sound)) coming from the front of the car and i can fell it vibrates on the steering wheel . the car only did 2400 mile and i am getting really upset . planning to take it this Sunday to the dealer . has anybody faced such problem.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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Sorry guys , it's an ml550 2011 grand edition
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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do you pictures of the car? is it chromite black?
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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after suffering from the whining noise which is getting worse . i am facing a new problem now: when reversing there is a strange noise ((similar to whale sound)) coming from the front of the car and i can fell it vibrates on the steering wheel . the car only did 2400 mile and i am getting really upset . planning to take it this Sunday to the dealer . has anybody faced such problem.
sounds bad. Please keep us updated on what the dealer finds. Let's hope he doesn't say..."oh, that's normal, they all do that".
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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ok, the car at the workshop since 10 days now. only today a group of mb factory representatives inspected the car and could not find the source of the sound. they found that 5 other ml550s (zero) has the same problem !!! they were trying to convince me to take the car until they find the cause of the problem but i clearly refused. i want my MONEY BACK . wish me luck
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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do you pictures of the car? is it chromite black?
do you know the car?
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Tell them give you back the $$$$$, or you will file lemon law.
Good luck
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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update: according to the dealer , whining sound is normal nothing to worry about ! the other humming sound , its in the transmission nothing to worry about . you car is safe to drive.

well, i am not convinced with the reply. other cars ( same category ) are noise free.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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update: according to the dealer , whining sound is normal nothing to worry about ! the other humming sound , its in the transmission nothing to worry about . you car is safe to drive.

well, i am not convinced with the reply. other cars ( same category ) are noise free.
I think you should say GOODBYE to Mercedes.
That's what I am thinking about to trade in my '11 ML550 for BMW X5 or something else, my Benz got Engine Light came on for 3rd in 5 day, will detail problem on new post
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