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1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 visibility problems

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML32013% of all complaints for this model year.

17
Visibility complaints
13%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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

  • Laundry list of failures. Jack has almost killed me while changing tire. Vehicle fell, almost hitting me but catching side of vehicle before landing on me! Hood latch has failed on a few occasions, causing hood to open while vehicle was in motion. Air mass meter failed. Has required 5 (five!)…

    filed May 2, 2004

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to…

    S-B-67.00-29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2013
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Visibility problems in other ML320 years

YearReportsShare
2009 ML32014%
2002 ML32045%
2001 ML32043%
2000 ML32074%
1999 ML32076%
ML320 visibility problems by year →

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.