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Mercedes Benz Electrical System Problems

Mercedes Benz owners have reported 2,412 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the most common problems related the electrical system of Mercedes Benz vehicles. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,250 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (245 problems).

Statistics of Electrical System Related Problems of Mercedes Benz Cars:

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System problems	1,250
Wiring problems	245
Car Will Not Start problems	161
Instrument Panel problems	127
Battery problems	66
Ignition Switch problems	65
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	52
Dashboard Failed problems	51
Trunk Wiring problems	34
Dash Wiring problems	33
Horn Assembly problems	32
Ignition problems	32
Software problems	31
Instrument Panel Failure problems	27
Underhood Wiring problems	26
Ignition Module problems	25
Battery Dead problems	25
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems	23
Starter problems	21
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems	13
Starter Solenoid problems	11
Electrical Failure problems	10
Car Will Not Accelerate problems	8
Computer Failure problems	7
O2 Sensor problems	6
Camshaft Position Sensor problems	5
Anti-theft Controller problems	5
Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems	4
Starter Relay problems	4
Mass Air Flow Sensor problems	4
Power Door Locks Not Working problems	2
Back Up Alarm problems	2
Battery Cable problems	2
Instrument Cluster/panel problems	1
12v/24v/48v Battery problems	1
Ignition Coils Failure problems	1

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