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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430 service brakes, hydraulic problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML43025% of all complaints for this model year.

11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
25%
share of all complaints
78,843 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 2001 mercedes benz ml 430. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake pedal issues. *smd the consumer stated the brake pedal lost pressure due to the fuel tube coming in contact with the brake line. The brake line was leaking fluid.*jb

    filed Aug 5, 2015

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz ml430. While driving approximately 20-25 mph, the abs and traction warning lights illuminated. The contact was depressing the accelerator pedal when the brakes independently engaged and the vehicle came to a complete stop unexpectedly. The contact…

    filed Aug 18, 2010

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other ML430 years

YearReportsShare
2000 ML430511%
1999 ML43049%
ML430 service brakes, hydraulic problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.