Can anyone give me some advice.

I have a 2007 ML 63 AMG which stalled while braking into a left hand turn to merge into traffic at approx 60km/hour on the day after delivery. No sound, shudder or warning, just lit all the lights up on the dash, no power steering and limited brakes.

After two weeks in the shop, no faults were found and it was deemed to be a glitch or perhaps fuel blockage.

10000 kilometres later, it has stalled again while I was driving it again breaking into a left hand turn at approx 20km/hour in a parking lot.

After two weeks in the shop and again no fault presenting, the service manager informed us that they have replaced the crankshaft sensor as this caused stalling in the last model ML.

As we had already searched forums for this problem, we were pretty sure this wasn't the case as they were often from overheating and usually did not restart immediately. Our car will start immediately after the stall. The service department researched further and told us that there was a software update that had been tried on a car in Melbourne with a similar problem and so far it hadn't stalled again, but they don’t know whether it has fixed it.

This is our family car and obviously we are concerned about it stalling perhaps next time going in to a corner at 80-100km/hour and in turn locking the brakes and steering, and as it is intermittent, we have no way of telling if it is fixed unless it does it again.

Unfortunately, the dealers are telling me that Daimler Chrysler know of only one other car worldwide that has this problem. I can't help but think that if it was truly a software problem then with the number of ML 63 AMG that have been produced at least 5% of the cars worldwide should of also reported this as a problem.

I'm beginning to think that my car is a lemon.

The biggest problem with this is that I am not willing to chance it happening again unless my dealer can come up with some substantiating proof that this is a known software problem and that there is a proven fix.

Currently they can not give me that assurance. My whole family have owned numerous mercedes benz for many years. It breaks my heart to think that I may have to sell this car that I love so much and buy an X5 or Porsche because DC can not provide me with a fix for it.

Does anybody know of any other ML 63 AMG that have had this problem and how was it fixed.

Help.

 

Has anyone with either an ML 63 or other model ML had this problem.

We need to make a decision on whether we keep the car,and I need feedback either way to see whether it is a widespread problem or only with this particular car.

Any advice on the reliability of how the new ML has been going.

Thanks.

 

Mine has 24 k. The only problems was the sensor handle on the drivers door for keyless go and a frayed belt which wasn't actually a problem yet. Never a stall or other problem. It has had a few long runs as well. I've only had one vehicle in my life that stalled unexpectedly and it is something I never want to experience again. To this day the feeling haunts me. If MB knows it can happen they should do everything in their power to help you. A new vehicle if they can't fix it is my thought. They don't need the reputation that the last ML had.

 

That is great to hear. Yes, this is our family car and we are looking at getting a new one, just can't take the risk. I just wanted to be sure that the problem was with this car and not the 63 AMG in general.

I truly love this car, don't really want to get anything else.
Thanks for your reply. The more responses I get from ml 63 amg drivers, the more confident I will feel.

 

ML55's used to have this problem, If i remember correctly it was a glitch in the ESP system.
I am pretty sure it is "just your car", as none of the 63's (E,ML,S,CL) we work on have this complaint. Start making call's and writing letters, MB should replace this vehicle. Make sure you "force" the issue of being unsafe to drive, and they should step up.
Good luck

 

Thank you.

I will start writing the letter today.

 

I just read your thread and my 2007 ML63 did quit on me about 2 months ago while coming off a ramp. I thought I hit the key with my knee so I didn't do anything about it and it hasn't happened since.

 

What speed were you travelling at when it happened and were you braking, or accelerating. Also, were you turning left by any chance. We are looking at putting in an order for a new one, assuming it is just this car, but you may be able to shed some light on that decision.

We have been told that it is not worldwide, and may be linked to the pollution gear we have in Australia, I don't beleive it and think that sounds like . Are you in Australia?

Please if there is any further information that you can tell us we would love to hear it. For instance how many kilometres are on your car? We are getting pretty desperate at this stage.

It is so hard to make a decision when the stories that we are getting seem to have so many holes in them.

Also, mine has keyless go, the workshop tried to turn it off by pushing the button while driving it. I don't think bumping the key allows it to turn off while moving either.

 

Do a search in the w211 and w163 sides...I've read a few posts about cars stalling when accelerating/merging into traffic.

 

How much gas was in the tank when the vehicle stalled?
This happened to me, when I had at least 1/8 full on the indicator, with range of 60km. The gas fill light was on, but I figured I've got a bit to spare still... not the case, my ML63 stalled. I always keep gas at least 1/4 full now.

 

Thanks for your post, but it was the first day we had it and it was nearly full. I will keep it in mind though.

 

on my car I've had "stalling" where I floor the throttle with NO response for 2-3 seconds. At that point the car stumbles, clears its throat, then blasts away. I found out an Oxygen Sensor had gone bad...

 

what about a bad ignition switch. To me this really sounds like a bad electrical connection somewhere.

 

Thanks for the info. Yes, I agree, it does sound like an electrical fault, but they have checked the ignition, (keyless go) and all seems fine.

 

Finally decided that with the kids on board, it's no longer worth trying to find the fault. This car must of been a friday car, because it seems to be the only one in the world that does it. Perhaps one day they will find what is wrong with it but we are no longer willing to be driving it when it happens.

Our dealers have been very helpful and are happy to do a deal with us. We will trade it in on a new '08 one.

Thanks everyone for your advice.

 

Hi, we just saw your post and was so sad to hear this has happened to you, my husband and I been having the same problem we have already spent over $ 4,000 and the problem has not been fixed, my question is did you ever get the problem fixed, I really don't feel safe driving this car, we replace the positive battery cable. My Ml is at 166K and I had it since 2010 and this is the first time I am experiencing this issue. Can you comment @wah63 if you ever had the problem rectified from 2007.

 

Wah63 hasn't logged in since 2008 so highly unlikely that you will get a response from him...

 

Either wheel speed sensor or bad fueling issue causing engine to stall in one direction.

 

Ok I am bringing back the car in the shop tomorrow and will tell them to check wheel sensor or if I had place any bad fuel in the tank. I have only purchase fuel from Esso or Pioneer gas station for almost over 4 years now. I am really worried to even drive this vehicle, since I had a very terrible car accident about two years ago and my wife is terrified and we have only one vehicle driving now. That my dilemma.

 

What codes is the computer giving if any?

 

LI00.19-P-046169 that's the computer code, hence that why they replace the positive battery cable

 

I know this is a old thread but I’m running into this same issue lately. Really hoping someone has had it maybe and found the fix? It usually happens at lower speeds, and it’s random like every few weeks. Just had it happen again, but no codes. Car will start back up immediately and shows 13.8v. I ordered a crankshaft position sensor, but I’m not convinced it will fix it.