Rubber seal between brake piston and booster can come off or disintegrate, causing loss of vacuum assist and a sudden decrease in brake force which can result in a crash.
The worst 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
What 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55 owners say
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Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55
Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55, fewer than a typical ML55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML55 have?
No recalls on record.
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