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2004 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Steering
11
Electrical
8
Brakes
6
Airbags
5
Seats
5
Other
4
Structure
3
Engine
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 18, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDISCOVERED BRITTLE, BROKEN AND MISSING WIRING INSULATION ON THE HEADLIGHT WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLAMP...
Feb 20, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDURING A ROUTINE CHANGE OF A HEADLIGHT LAMP, THE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DISCOVER THAT THE INSULATION...
Nov 26, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE BOSE DVD STEREO HAS NO SOUND EVERYTHING WORKS JUST NO SOUND THIS APPEAR TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. ...
Dec 2, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINETHIS COULD BE RELATED TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN ALL ML CLASS. 1. OBD SYSTEM CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE...
Jan 10, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDURING REGULAR VEHICLE USE THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND ...
Dec 31, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING 2004 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 ON PUBLIC STREET THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER WHILE MOVING AT 30...
Nov 8, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS2004 MERCEDES BENZ ML500 DRIVER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT DUE TO THE SEAT...
Mar 3, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE LOST POWER DUE TO THE ESM TRACKING SYSTEM. AFTER ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES THE VEHICLE COULD BE R...

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