Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the power window (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Power Window problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield problems |
Left windshield washer spray hits bottom of glass at highway speeds and does not clean glass, driver must stop vehicle and physically clean windshield in order to maintain safe visibility, this is a very dangerous problem. Read details...
Drivers window stuck in the open position, leaving me to travel for 2 hours in 34 degree temp. Outside because I was not within 30 miles of a mercedes tech. Let me tell you about this wonderful roadside assistance program that is pushed upon purchase. . . Read details...
At the slightest hint of humidity, side windows fog up to the point that you cannot see outside nor use side view mirrors. Following manual instructions on defogging just is too late. This failure of proper defogging is the worse than I have ever seen in my 50 years of driving and god knows how Read details...