Wheel Noise in 2012 ML350 4matic
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Mercedes Benz ML350 4matic (2012)
Wheel Noise in 2012 ML350 4matic
I'm new to MBWorld (today) ... but I'm trying to determine the origin of some annoying wheel noise. I purchased a 2 year old ML350 4-matic for my wife a couple years ago with 20K miles and have recently observed a howling wheel noise (as if we were driving a Jeep with huge knobby tires) I don't really drive her car ... but we took it on vacation recently and I was shocked. Here are a few facts:
- She noticed the noise about 6 -8 months ago and took the car to the MB dealer at least twice. They say it was the tires.
- The tires are fairly new Michelin Latitude tires that I purchased NEW at ~ 35K miles. They are balanced, regularly rotated and were rebalanced / rotated again after our recent vacation.
- Now ... I'm headed to the dealer for a more 'in-depth' analysis. I really like this vehicle but need to fix this issue. I can't help but think this may be somehow related to the 4Matic drive and they are procrastinating some potential warranty work. I hope that's not the case.
- The vehicle has ~ 53K miles now and the warranty is for 100K
