Visibility Problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

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

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Mercedes Benz ML430


Recently reported Visibility problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

The Windshield problem

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...

The Rearview Mirror problem

The contact owns 1999 mercedes ml-430. The contact stated there was oil leaking from the led rear view mirror, filtering through the mirror and causing visibility difficulties. In addition, the oil was leaking into the vehicle interior corroding the steering wheel and dashboard.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

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...

The Power Window problem

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...

The Defogger problem

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...




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