| Issue ID | 802317 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10343499 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/07/09 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PURCELLVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E87AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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