2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 review from North America

I posted a review earlier and could not modify it. Hence I am creating a new one. I fortunately purchased a zero deductible 6 year extended warranty that would take me to 100K miles and 10 years of ownership.

- At 2K miles - The dashboard started rattling within 3 months of ownership.

- At 9K miles - The rear seat (second row dual seat) would not lock when pushed flush to the ground for cargo carrying purposes.

- At 9K miles - There are 2 positions when the rear seat (second row dual seat) is used for seating. In the rear of the 2 positions (when the second row dual seat is used for seating) it would not lock and slide forward when brakes were applied.

- At 12K miles - Handle for rear seat broke (to get access to third row seat)

- At 15K miles - The windows stopped working, they went down and then not come up and the motor had to be replaced.

- At 18K miles - Rear bumper corner came loose. Also, Power Steering recall fixed at that time

- At 21K miles - Noticed orange stains on the upholstery ceiling near moon-roof and dealer confirmed that moon-roof had been leaking for a while. All the upholstery replaced.

- At 30K miles - Front brake pads replaced.

- At 32K miles - Weather stripping coming apart at 3 doors. Also, rear hatch not locking because plastic arm in latch was broken.

- At 35048 miles - Driver's seat trim and left rear seat trim comes loose

- At 35528 miles - Transmission seals leak. Replaced seal rings and fluid.

- At 39K miles - Check engine light comes on and vehicle drives very sluggishly. Ignition coil 1-3 replaced. Also, replaced left and right catalyst converters. ($800 of which warranty paid $500)

- At 43K miles - One of the keys to start the car stops working ($120).

- At 49K miles - Had to replace rear brake pads and rotors ($700).

- At 51K miles - Ignition coil 2 fails ($540 of which insurance pays $400).

I am wondering what will fail next.

Stay away from Mercedes Benz.