2008 Mercedes Benz ML350 electrical complaints

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 133,500 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that the control module that is located under the spare tire was damaged. There was a red light that illuminated on the instrument panel. The passenger door warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The interior lights and headlights flashed on and off. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the headlight gasket and control unit sam module were faulty and needed to be replaced. The repairs were completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 133,500. Updated 10/03/2014*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and would like to be refunded. Updated 5/12/2015

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical, Seat belts · NH

Original car, 2007 ml350,replaced with a 2008 by dealer after multiple problems, 2008 manufactured in january,2008 these cars a manufactured problem in to spring of 2008,.cars at that time considered worst used car in consumer guide.. Internet shows electrical problems from several customers. Not able to make contacts with the head office, warranty gone because of time,2008 has same problems as 2007, car has been in garage more time than I have been able to drive it, air bags engaged and disengaged, windshield wipers come on when no rain, back lift opens by itself, windows will go up and down at will, GPS does not work, steering wheel will not adjust, seats won't fold down, oil leak, occasional rotten egg smell in car, heater comes on automatically and car gets so hot, have to open the windows, yet when you want heat you often times cannot get it transmission leak (all considered unusual by the distributor, have all repair bills available, technicians have found most all of the problems, repair costs about 1500 a whack, they have been told that should someone get hurt in this car, they will be held responsible, can't afford to trade, I am hanging out on a limb in an unsafe car. These are just a few of the things that happen- have friends in the car that can verify all happenings. Letters to ira rosenburrg (?) from prime motors, scarborough, maine go unanswered, just asked to sit down and talk, some rude encounters, presently want to do a transmission oil repair at 1500, car cost 57,000 thinking one had a reliable car, only has low mileage either don't dare drive it a long distance or it is in the garage for work.my question: why do we see major recalls for many cars but never see major recalls for mercedes when internet shows many people have problems????? Would I recommend mercedes to anyone---- never question is "car in garage again?"

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, a burning odor was emitted into the vehicle cabin. The contact stated that after merging to the side of the road, she noticed flames coming from under the passenger's side seat and in a matter of minutes the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.