Engine Performance Problems Due to Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure on Mercedes-Benz ML430

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The crankshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to stall. In most cases the engine will need to cool down a bit before it will restart but in some cases it may restart right away.

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Mercedes-Benz ML430 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 129,380 miles
(76,000 - 180,000)

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