2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML500Mercedes Benz Ml500 2011

Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Bulletins

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  • NCU-2023060005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz ag ("mbag"), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that on certain model year (??A?A?My??A?A?) 2009-2012 gl-class, ml-class, r-class, and s-class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the
  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • LI8330P0496447 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.
  • LI77.21-P-072113 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles
  • LI68.20-P-070037 - EQUIPMENT: Armrest in center console (front) only opens on one side or not at all - model series 167
  • NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
  • S-B-67.00-29 - VISIBILITY: Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
  • P-B-54.10-225d - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: If it is necessary to replace an hv battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis sheet for transportability of high-voltage batteries form? Accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the bms co
  • LI82.95-P-056655 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
  • LI82.85-P-055695 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The comand unit does not start or the comand display remains dark. The comand unit cannot be operated. Note: the problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
  • LI82.10-P-054588 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Xenon burner inoperative or flickers
  • LI05.10-P-056435 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
  • LI01.30-P-058630 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: oil passage plug hole below high-press
  • S-SC- 2013090008 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service campaign has been initiated because daimler ag (dag), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized mercedes-benz deal
  • LI49.20-P-056353 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20be1b and/or 20bd1b (the heating element of the adblue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the blue-tec control unit.
  • LI49.20-P-056353 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20be1b and/or 20bd1b (the heating element of the adblue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the blue-tec control unit.
  • LI46.15-P-058505 - STEERING: Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
  • LI32.20-P-057942 - SUSPENSION: Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
  • LI14.20-P-052079 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - fault code entry (fc) 14a600 or 14a700
  • GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI91.25-P-059380 - SEATS: Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
  • LI91.10-P-050164 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Noises from the mounting of the rear weight sensing system (wss) sensors
  • LI68.20-P-053607 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Noise in center console area of w166.
  • LI67.30-P-055417 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.
  • LI67.30-P-052837 - VISIBILITY: Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.
  • LI35 30-P-058566 - POWER TRAIN: Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
  • LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
  • LI07.08-P-060993 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
  • LI46-35P059241 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering malfunction, service required. Steering system is sluggish. Model 117
  • LI83-00P-052510 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Xentry (mercedes): control units installed, under driver/front passenger seat, has water entering tray, caused by condensation hose of a/c housing being either dislocated, pinched, crushed or leaking. Model all. *pe
  • LI-54-15-P057918 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): the side markers continuously lights up, due to damaged esd of driver circuitry side marker output. *pe
  • LI54-18P-057840 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): between the front bumper to interior wiring harness, there may be corrosion at electrical connecting point. *pe
  • LI54.71-P-056477 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Xentry( mercedes): blind spot inoperative. 06/10/14*lj the cause of the defect comes from moisture & malfunctions on the engine compartment. *lj update 05/16/2015*lj
  • LI46-20P-055943 - STEERING: Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking noises. Models 164, 251. No model years listed. *pe
  • LI46-10P-054715 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Mercedes (xentry): due to amine deposits from steering wheel foam, horn plate of steering wheel, short circuited, causing the multifunction buttons, on steering wheel, to be non-functional. Models 164, 251. No model years listed.
  • LI-91-40-P050718 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT: Xentry(mercedes): bulletin provided regarding control unit detecting an undervoltage after buckling up (belt slack elimination) during seat belt adjustment sequence. *pe updated 5/23/12. *js
  • SCB-2011050006 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Mercedes benz: 2011 164. The underfloor seam seal may not meet specifications. *rm
  • LI-88-70 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL: Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm
  • SB-40-10-72 - WHEELS: Mercedes-benz: installation information of bolted wheel connections. All models. *rm
  • LI46-20-P - STEERING: Mercedes-benz: the steering is leaking in the area of input shaft, because of wear on a seal ring. Model 164/251. *rm updated 2/1/12. *pe
  • LI46-20-P051767 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Mercedes-benz: the steering is leaking in the input shaft, below the protective cap. There is wear on a seal ring located in the control head. *rm updated 5/17/2012 *js
  • LI-27-60-P049270 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged. *rm
  • LI-33-25 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING: Mercedes-benz: at the front wheel bearing there is a loud knock sound when going around a corner at slow speeds. There is an insufficient fit at the bearings. *rm updated 10/14/11. *pe updated 6/19/13. *pe
  • LI-07-08 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY: Mercedes-benz: the starter clicks but does not crank when trying to start. A voltage dip is causing the ignition procedure to fail. *rm
  • LI-80-57 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH: Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rm
  • SB-20101100005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rm
  • LI42-45-P-051201 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK: Mercedes-benz: there is the possibility of multiple brake warning messages displayed. There is a worn line causing fault codes. *rm updated 6/29/11. *pe updated 7/13/11. *pe
  • LI32-22-P-047927 - SUSPENSION: Mercedes-benz: there are defective connecting cables that are draining the airmatic compressor causing the airmatic light to come on. *rm
  • LI-68-50 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rm
  • SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
  • LI-82-10/598B - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Xentry (mercedes benz): replacing exterior light bulbs. Exterior lights. Li did not match dtb from which it was created. (main remedy for repair was missing.) *pe
  • SB-2010090007 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes: update software for the power electronics control module. Model 164.195. *pe
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
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NoNoN NoneNone20160430

We rec. Recall letters from mercedes about recall #2016020003 the airbag but the dealer told us on last svcs that they did not have any parts or anything they could do, this is ridiculous as mb has not done what is required to fix the problems. [xxx], [xxx] & family. Ps: on 10/16/16 emailed today to mb: we have several mercedes (4) in my family and oyes end recall for airbags but the dealers do not ahem any resolution and nothing has been done so far. Why? [xxx](call only after 1 pm ca time). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

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