Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

Mercedes Benz ML350 owners have reported 47 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz ML350


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

The Exterior Lighting problem

In mid-trip as we were going down the highway went to change lanes and the turn signals were no longer functioning. No errors, no alerts, no warnings they just stopped working. After pulling over and turning off the vehicle and turning back on they work for a time then stop working again.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The back gate lights on Ml350 stopped working. According to mercedes dealership, the back light(brake lights) assemblies are all corroded and need to be replaced. I asked how is this possible and they stated that they didn't know and that there was no water damage.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Rear brake light ground overheated and caused fire damaging wire harness and light assembly during driving. All tail lights affected.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Due to a faulty right taillamp seal, water got into a control module and damaged it beyond repair. I woke up and walked outside to see my headlights flashing and upon further inspection my key fob not working, srs disabled, and many other miscellaneous electronic components disabled.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz Ml350. The contact stated that the tail lights failed to operate intermittently. The bulbs were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...




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