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Mercedes-Benz ML350
Report: Internal Component Failure May Cause Rough Shifting
Mercedes-Benz ML350 Problem
Model Years Affected: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013
Average Mileage: 52,665 mi (1,000 mi - 89,000 mi)
Vehicles equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission may develop a rough shifting condition, most commonly going up from first to second gear and going down from third to second or second to first gear. Our technicians tell us this is due to an internal component failure. Mercedes has released updated parts; the transmission will need to be removed and disassembled to complete the necessary repairs.
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Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 84,000 mi
PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING, WONT GO OVER 20MPH. SHAKES REALLY BAD. JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. HAVE TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, THEN ON AGAIN, AND IT RIDES FINE, UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN. NOW IT WONT GO OVER 20MPH..
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cl55 amg, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 48,000 miRookie
Hard shifts,after complete stop the suv will rev up and will not move then you have to shut off enginge restart and problem goes away I was told that valve body needs replacing and software upgrade Why this year ml350 has not been recalled
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miguelrq, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 30,000 miRookie
The 7-speed automatic transmissions has problems with internal component failure that cause rough shifting going up from first to second gear and going down from
third to second or second to first gear. Dealer says valve body replacement is needed. The cost: $2731.70. That's highway robbery!! Cant't afford it.Flag ThisLike | 4 people like this4 -
Visitor, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 64,000 mi
When going up a hill, it feels like I'm not going to make it because it's very slow until I take my foot off gas and then on again it'll pick up.
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Visitor, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 89,000 mi
THE DEALER HAD TO CHANGE A VALVE THEY CHARGE ME 2000.00 TO FIX IT
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Visitor, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 40,000 mi
Problems at low speeds and while attepting to stop. Rough shifting. Metal shavings were found while checking the fluid. Parts had to be ordered and front trans was taken apart and fixed. A month later I'm having shifting problems again.
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Visitor, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 75,000 mi
Rough Shifting, Valve body repaired under warrenty.
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Visitor, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 50,119 mi
Slipping between 1st and 2nd and 2nd to 3rd when cold.
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lynda d, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 75,000 miRookie
I had complained for over 30,000 miles of rough shifting, then was told it would be 1700 to fix, I went to an aftermarket repair and had it done for 1100, again, why hasn't it been recalled.
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axmosley, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 67,000 miRookie
I was told my Valve Body needed to be replaced, but now there are a host of other resolutions. I'm still a little confused on the entire problem but the bill was reduced considerably once I complained about this systematic problem with Mercedes.
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