Electrical System Related Problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML500

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the crankshaft position sensor (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz ML500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
2
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML500

The Electrical System problem

Takata recall. Power steering brake issue, power steering hose became detached during vehicle operation, could not steer vehicle. Transmission and radio drain, car cut off on me during driving.   Read details...

The Crankshaft Position Sensor problem

Driving 45mph on highway, car shuts off completely. Towed to closest gas station, who put a computer on it to find out it was the crank shaft sensor. After completely cooling it will start again, but in less than 10 min it cuts off.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz ML500 model year vehicles:



ML500 Service Bulletins
ML500 Safety Recalls
ML500 Defect Investigations