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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 9 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Engine
15
Electrical
9
Other
8
Steering
6
Lights
5
Powertrain
5
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3
Structure
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy name is [XXX] My vehicle cut off on me 3 times twice while stationary and once at an intersectio...
Mar 14, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTUREIn the last year, randomly, when starting the vehicle, the yellow check engine light comes on. Turn...
Jul 17, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTUREThe following has been happening over the last 2 - 3 yrs. Also confirmed with other customers on MB ...
Feb 4, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEOil leaked thru wiring harness in to ECU and 02 sensors massive damage on car harness
Mar 13, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURETHE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MINUTES. TO GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN RE...
Oct 20, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE TURN SIGNALS RANDOMLY STOP WORKING. VEHICLE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED TO GET SIGNALS TO W...
Jul 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON RANDOM OCCASIONS, WHILE IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED, THE MESSAGE "BLIND SPOT ASSIST IS INOPERATIVE" AN...
Jan 24, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTUREON OCCASION THE BLIND SPOT ASSIST BECOMES INOPERATIVE. FREQUENTLY WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT ALSO DEACTIVA...
Aug 15, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS STOP WORKING

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