Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

Mercedes Benz ML430 owners have reported 17 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz ML430


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

The Electrical System problem

Was driving 50 miles per hour when the car slammed on the brakes, nearly getting me rear ended. The throttle would not respond until the car was doing maybe5 miles per hour - on an interstate! the bas/esp light was on solid.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml430. The contact stated that the all activity module ii, which operates all electrical components on the vehicle, failed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 01v061000 (electrical system: wiring) which the dealer and the manufacturer informed the   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Ln late August, the "check engine" light was illuminated on the dashboard of a 1999 Mercedes Benzml430. Car was delivered to the dealer to remedy this problem. After several weeks and tests, Mercedes Benz decided to replace transmission. Owner incurred cost of labor.   Read details...

The Crankshaft Position Sensor problem

December 11, 2013 I was driving home from work my benz quit on me in the road would not start back (my home is within 2 miles of my work) the day before it had quit as I was making a turn but restarted a couple of days prior I had the car warming and it shut off while warming up but restarted.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

While driving 60 mph and without warning vehicle will shut off. While vehicle was restarted steering wheel locked up due to a malfunction within the computer system. Please provide any further details.   Read details...




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