I really dislike my wife's 2013 ML
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2012 C350 coupe; 2013 ML350
I really dislike my wife's 2013 ML
In the garage for the 5th time in 2 months.
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
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2022 GLE450
Usually you don't hear much from people unless there are issues. I think for the most part people on this board love their vehicles. It is an enthusiast board.
Document your issues and hopefully MD can get you fixed up.
Document your issues and hopefully MD can get you fixed up.
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
In the garage for the 5th time in 2 months.
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
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From: Los Angeles
2025 Panamera GTS
In the garage for the 5th time in 2 months.
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
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2013 CTS-V, 2017 Audi Q7 / Past MB's: 2011 ML350 & 2012 ML350
In the garage for the 5th time in 2 months.
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
Sorry I can't help you on the issues you're having but my advice would be to document everything and open a case with MBUSA. Also let the GM of the dealership know you're not happy.
My 2011 ML was bought back after many problems and I was put into a 2012. Even though I've only had it for 1-1/2 months it is much more solid and quieter than the 164 ever was. I started having problems with the 164 the day after it was picked up..That ML was a nightmare..
Good Luck, let us know how it goes.
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2012 C350 coupe; 2013 ML350
ok....MB took really good care and made everything right.
Kept it for a couple of days and gave me a GL to drive until they went through it with a fine tooth comb
It has been 6 weeks now and not a single issue has re-surfaced.
Drove across state and I now feel this is a nice vehicle.
Kept it for a couple of days and gave me a GL to drive until they went through it with a fine tooth comb
It has been 6 weeks now and not a single issue has re-surfaced.
Drove across state and I now feel this is a nice vehicle.
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2012 ML 350 BlueTec
I think that your dealer has as much to do with it as MB does. My dealer, IMO, just couldn't figure it out. MB USA kept telling me that they would make it right. MB put all their eggs in the dealers basket. At the hearing it was apparent that my dealer was either incompetent or outright lying to MB about their findings. Once my vehicle was inspected by the board it was apparent who was credible and who was not.
I say kodus to your dealer for doing the right thing.
I say kodus to your dealer for doing the right thing.
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From: New England
2013 MB ML550
My current ML550 (two months old -no issues) is my second MB. First was a 2008 C350 (which I loved after I got over MB "sneeze-resistant" transmissions - acceptance not approval). By this time on the C350 they had replaced the ignition (decided to ignore input) and the mirror motors twice (tremendous squeaking) and trunk latch once (campaign). After that the C went 50K miles with just 13k mile services and no other issues. So many variables these days makes the probability of failure difficult to manage. Dealer 'should' step in to make this as painless as possible...customers 'should' demand/expect this and be offended otherwise. I agree that most people don't report good behavior on these forums. Those people are too happy driving to keep posting. I am one of them... so far.
Last edited by zerofinity; Mar 26, 2013 at 08:51 PM.
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2013 CTS-V, 2017 Audi Q7 / Past MB's: 2011 ML350 & 2012 ML350
ok....MB took really good care and made everything right.
Kept it for a couple of days and gave me a GL to drive until they went through it with a fine tooth comb
It has been 6 weeks now and not a single issue has re-surfaced.
Drove across state and I now feel this is a nice vehicle.
Kept it for a couple of days and gave me a GL to drive until they went through it with a fine tooth comb
It has been 6 weeks now and not a single issue has re-surfaced.
Drove across state and I now feel this is a nice vehicle.
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From: Los Angeles
2025 Panamera GTS
In the garage for the 5th time in 2 months.
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
collision prevent system out - take it in to the garage, nothing wrong
blind spot assist - becomes disabled as many times as it works
auto tail gate won't close and have replaced the pinch seal twice
rubber around the rear window decides to come loose
This piece of crap isn't worth anything near the price they charge for them.
I had a 2003 ML that I drove for 10 years and never had a single issue
I bought a 2012 C 350 and only had a couple of minor issues.
Anyone exprience any of these problems
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From: Florida
2012 ML350 Blue Tec,2014 SLK 250
My only issues were: Tires not balanced well and a creaking sound from the rear when going over speed bumps. Dealer rebalanced tires and replaced both rear strut assemblies at n/c (campaign).
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2012 C350 coupe; 2013 ML350
thanks for the offer...my updated post has everything all good now.
MB dealer knew what to do
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997 C4S; ML350
old thread but I thought I'd pitch in. I've had numerous problems on our 2013
1. Mbrace wouldn't work. Needed a software update.
2. Tailgate wouldn't close properly. First time they couldnt reproduce it. Second time they said it needed a "software update" Third time it failed completely and needed a new strut.
3. Coolant sensor stopped working and this resulted in a dash light.
4. Seat belt would not retract completely resulting my child not being secured.
5. Car wouldn't start. MB said it was a defective EIS.
In 13 months of ownership, the car has been in the shop for 35 days. I'm not impressed!
1. Mbrace wouldn't work. Needed a software update.
2. Tailgate wouldn't close properly. First time they couldnt reproduce it. Second time they said it needed a "software update" Third time it failed completely and needed a new strut.
3. Coolant sensor stopped working and this resulted in a dash light.
4. Seat belt would not retract completely resulting my child not being secured.
5. Car wouldn't start. MB said it was a defective EIS.
In 13 months of ownership, the car has been in the shop for 35 days. I'm not impressed!
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Mercedes Evo II
Since you brought this old thread up i Will respond too 
I have owned my modified w166 ml63 for 7 month and drove 15'000 miles with so fare no issue. Not to mention It's driven hard (the way it should be lol) and going to different tracks with the amg academy... I really love this Benz !
I have owned my modified w166 ml63 for 7 month and drove 15'000 miles with so fare no issue. Not to mention It's driven hard (the way it should be lol) and going to different tracks with the amg academy... I really love this Benz !
Last edited by EVOII_Racer; Nov 19, 2013 at 03:45 PM.
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From: Laguna Hills, CA
2013 ML 350 BlueTec
ok....MB took really good care and made everything right.
Kept it for a couple of days and gave me a GL to drive until they went through it with a fine tooth comb
It has been 6 weeks now and not a single issue has re-surfaced.
Drove across state and I now feel this is a nice vehicle.
Kept it for a couple of days and gave me a GL to drive until they went through it with a fine tooth comb
It has been 6 weeks now and not a single issue has re-surfaced.
Drove across state and I now feel this is a nice vehicle.
My 2013 ML 350 Bluetec has no issues so far, after 3+ months and almost 2,000 miles.
The only (potential) problem I've noticed that when I go over a speed bump or I exit a parking and I go over that deep before you hit the street I hear a little noise somewhere in the rear right side of the car. I've checked: nothing loose in the trunk, apparently nothing loose under the car...maybe I should go to the dealer to have it checked, but I'm afraid that once there nothing will happen and they'll think that I'm crazy.
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From: Brazil
2013 C63
My wifes's 2013 ML is in the shop for tha last 10 days, it has the infamous noise at start up, belt tensioner and oil return valve need to be replaced.
Horrible creaks from driver side door.
Loud rattle from tail gate.
Ambient lights from the back doors dont lit.
At only 2000km, steering wheel shakes while braking, warped rotors. what??!!
What a POS, I want her old Lexus SUV back!!
Horrible creaks from driver side door.
Loud rattle from tail gate.
Ambient lights from the back doors dont lit.
At only 2000km, steering wheel shakes while braking, warped rotors. what??!!
What a POS, I want her old Lexus SUV back!!
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From: Los Angeles
2025 Panamera GTS
old thread but I thought I'd pitch in. I've had numerous problems on our 2013
1. Mbrace wouldn't work. Needed a software update.
2. Tailgate wouldn't close properly. First time they couldnt reproduce it. Second time they said it needed a "software update" Third time it failed completely and needed a new strut.
3. Coolant sensor stopped working and this resulted in a dash light.
4. Seat belt would not retract completely resulting my child not being secured.
5. Car wouldn't start. MB said it was a defective EIS.
In 13 months of ownership, the car has been in the shop for 35 days. I'm not impressed!
1. Mbrace wouldn't work. Needed a software update.
2. Tailgate wouldn't close properly. First time they couldnt reproduce it. Second time they said it needed a "software update" Third time it failed completely and needed a new strut.
3. Coolant sensor stopped working and this resulted in a dash light.
4. Seat belt would not retract completely resulting my child not being secured.
5. Car wouldn't start. MB said it was a defective EIS.
In 13 months of ownership, the car has been in the shop for 35 days. I'm not impressed!
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997 C4S; ML350
thanks. tailgate finally fixed after the strut finally gave out. i've got a funny noise at start up too, although mine is a little more subtle. build quality seems to be terrible, at least in my car. service advisors are not very helpful either, as noted by others, they only seem to diagnose based on thrown codes.
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997 C4S; ML350
bummer, yet another issue.
the car has developed a rattle on start up. It's already been in the shop 35 days in the first 13 months. Clearly mine's a lemon. Although the car is nice when it's running, the build quality has been disappointing. Gonna try to convince my wife to get a Cayenne Diesel....
the car has developed a rattle on start up. It's already been in the shop 35 days in the first 13 months. Clearly mine's a lemon. Although the car is nice when it's running, the build quality has been disappointing. Gonna try to convince my wife to get a Cayenne Diesel....
Last edited by dk10438; Nov 26, 2013 at 04:57 PM.
