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2003 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Steering
21
Seats
17
Electrical
11
Engine
7
Brakes
6
Other
4
Fuel System
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 12, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINERANDOM LOSS OF POWER ' (THE ENTIRE PANEL LIGHTS UP) AS THE CAR SUDDENLY AND SLOWLY POWERS OFF WHILE ...
Sep 2, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWITHIN THE PAST 8 MONTHS I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES WITH THE ISSUE RELATING EN...
Aug 11, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEDRIVING 45MPH ON HIGHWAY, CAR SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY. TOWED TO CLOSEST GAS STATION, WHO PUT A COMPUTER...
Jul 4, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING, WENT OVER BUMP IN ROAD, AND TRUCK IMMEDIATELY LOST SPEED. PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL WEAK...
Mar 15, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...
Dec 13, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTMY FAMILY OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML 350. A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY MOM NOTICED A BURN MARK ON THE DR...
Sep 12, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY M-350 HAD NO POWER. THE HARNESS CABLE (163-540-28-32) LOCATED BEHIND AND AGAINST THE BATTERY HAD...
Jul 15, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH HE ENGAGED THE SEAT HEATER. T...
May 13, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS- NO PRECURSORS OR APPARENT DAMAGE - DRIVERS SEAT HEATER FAILED RESULTING IN STRONG BURNING SMELL, ...
Apr 1, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING 65 MY 2003 ML500 MERCEDES - BENZ COMPUTER SHUT DOWN AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUM...
Oct 30, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI PURCHASED A NEW 2003 ML 350 DURING THE MEMORIAL DAY SALE FROM OUR LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER IN IOWA CI...

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