Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

Mercedes Benz ML350 owners have reported 154 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (117 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

The Electrical System problem

After starting the car, two messages appeared on the dash board. Center gauge read: srs restraint system malfunction service required fuel gauge read:   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Faulty wiring in the brake light harness that could cause fire. Wiring commonly arcs causing the bulbs to burn out and could potentially cause a fire. Mercedes has other cars with this same problem, but won�t address it on the Ml350�s.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

While vehicle is stationary, turning key in the ignition switch may or may not start the vehicle   Read details...

The Software problem

Vehicle has 129,000 miles. When trying to accelerate from a stop, mostly noticeable when fuel is lower in the tank and/or on an incline, rpm drops to zero, no amount of pressure on gas pedal does anything until the engine speed picks up, usually with a jerk forward.   Read details...

The Battery problem

My m-350 had no power. The harness cable (163-540-28-32) located behind and against the battery had completely been destroyed by the battery acid environment. The cable supplies the operational power to the electrical functions of the auto.   Read details...




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