2007 Mercedes Benz ML350 electrical complaints

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NC

I backed car out of garage and all instruments on panel started turning in opposite directions. My lights blink off and on ,my clock rewinds , ,my radio light get bright then turns dark. This car is garage kept so why is electrical system bad .these things happen when it is stationary and in motion also power steering leak

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 84,000 miles · LA

Driver's side sam module shorted due to water entering the cargo compartment. Also, liftgate inoperable due to water entering the cargo compartment and damaging the module. Instrument cluster lights remain on after exiting the vehicle and warning lights flash every 8 to 10 seconds until battery drains. 2009 and later ml350 recalled for water intrusion into the cargo compartment via a defective tail light assembly seal and subsequent fire hazard to the liftgate module. Water found in other cavities of the 2007 ml350. Afraid of the fire hazard for the 2007 ml350 as well. Dealer says 2007 ml350 not affected by recall number 2009030003.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 75,500 miles · NE · fire

The driver seat caught on fire due to a malfunctioning seat heater. A whole the size of a dime burned through the seat and the flame burned a hole into the coat of the vehicle's driver.

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 41,500 miles · TX

Check engine light stay on: code 0060 = continuous camshaft adjustment ( right ) : incorrect position of the exhaust camshaft ( p000b ).

Filed Apr 11, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 80,000 miles · CT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that there was a burning smell inside vehicle. The alternator and battery warning lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who inspected the vehicle and found water in the spare tire compartment. The water entered the lift gate control module and caused the module to shorten and burn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 54,000 miles · NY

Engine light came on . Take to repair shop,crank sensor bad,changed crank sensor, light came on back,o2 sensor bad, changed o2 sensor,light came back on,finally said worn sprackett in engine sending false reading. Steering pump went bad at 59000. Ac pump pulley broke off at 54,000 miles. Ac/heat comes on by itself, even when vehicle is turn off.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Electrical · 33,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz ml350. While driving at 55 MPH, the instrument panel lights failed, the rear door hatch independently opened and the door locks began sporadically locking and unlocking independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least ten times for the electrical system failure. The dealer advised unknown repairs were made to the vehicle each time yet the failure would recur. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Electrical, Seats · 33,000 miles · NY · fire

2007 ml350 driver seat heating element causes fire while children in car.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Electrical · CT · fire

While driving my 2007 mercedes benz ml350, the car started to shut down, meaning all controls locked up and smoke started coming out from under the passengers seat. My children & I exited the car immediately and the car went up in flames - totally engulfed.