1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My battery was low and unknown to me the ml320 for this year loses its transponder codes in the das security module when you try to start the vehicle with a low battery. This is evidentally the third key that has lost its programming on my vehicle due to low battery voltage. Cost so far is 499 for…”
filed Dec 31, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz ml320. The contact stated that the vehicle was being repaired by an independent mechanic for unrelated issues when she was informed that the ignition key needed to be replaced because it no longer functioned properly. The contact was not informed as to why…”
filed May 14, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI82.95-P-056655 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 12, 2013The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
LI82.85-P-055695 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2013
Electrical System problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 ML320 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 ML320 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 ML320 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 ML320 | 19 | 22% |
| 2001 ML320 | 16 | 12% |
| 2000 ML320 | 20 | 12% |
| 1999 ML320 | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.