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3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,500 miles

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2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 182021

ML350

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Hello my check engine light is on in my 2004 Mercedes ml350 so I took it to a Mercedes dealership for inspection and repairs. They kept my suv for 8 days and finally called me back and said they believe the check engine light is on because I need to replace my charcoal canister shut off valve. Now this component takes the gas vapors that has not been burned off and reroutes it through the charcoal canister and back into the engine so it can be burnt off and not enter the atmosphere and enter the inside of the vehicle. Well My suv has failed inspection for emissions and that-€™s why I brought it in to Mercedes. Well the service department at Mercedes called me 8 days later and said Mercedes does not make that part anymore. And no other aftermarket company makes it either. They charged me $200 to tell me they can-€™t fix it because the part is not made anymore. So am I safe " Why Mercedes never recalled a vehicle that can not pass states emissions test. I wrote a letter to the head of Mercedes in Europe and the United States. They offered me $2,000 off of a new Mercedes or $1,000 off a Pre owned Mercedes. Sounds like they know something is not right here. So my complaint is can a car manufacturer stop producing a part that is needed to safely pass the emissions test and isn-€™t these fumes harmful to me and my family"

- Little Ferry, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jun 242015

ML350

  • 67,000 miles
Car suddenly developed extreme gasoline odor after a brief 20 mile trip. Cursory check did not identify source. Upon return trip, same extreme sickening odor returned. Upon pulling into garage gasoline was visibly pouring from underneath the car and pooling on ground. It looked to be coming directly from gas tank area but could not determine main source as it was sprayed throughout the undercarriage. Aside from the nausea, this clearly posed a significant fire danger and was immediately transported to the dealer awaiting repair costs now. There have been no other incidents or external reasons that might have led to this (such as running over something or hitting something in the road). After doing research this appears to be the same type of problem that has been, and continues to be experienced by other owners due to a manufacturing defect.

- Bend, OR, USA

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