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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,960 miles

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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 082009

ML55

  • 99,781 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlights intermittently going off while driving, fog lights quit working, can get no lights to come on sometimes while driving. Have researched and found that there has already been a recall put out on my vehicle according to carfax, yet when I speak to anyone at Mercedes-Benz, they say my car is not included and will not do anything to help.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #2

Feb 202001

ML55 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100 miles
Since the car was purchased it continues to hesitate and stall out giving a "start error" on the instrument panel. Had confirmed by the service manager, gerry griffith (car purchased in indianapolis, recent move to Alabama), that the model M-class has problems with this issue. Just had to spend $1000+ on a "fix" and the problem has been ongoing since the beginning of purchasing the car. Detailed service records are not given to the customer only a brief synopsis and all work is not included in that report, I.e., the actual testing codes, etc.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #1

Feb 282005

ML55 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,000 miles
Just as reported in consumer reports, electrical systems failed on this vehicle causing all safety systems (ie., brake assist, safety belts, air bags) to fail. The problem caused two accidents last year when the 4,400 lb. Vehicle could not stop. Other electrical systems are also failing. Further, the rear gate latch was not locking and the dealer never verbally told us when we picked up the vehicle from being serviced, nor did they ever ask if we wanted it fixed. We just found out about this. One would expect more from a Mercedes product. After the truck was "fixed" twice, we then paid to have it gone over ($300) and found the problem with the safety systems which had been noted as being fixed previously. It was a $100 stop switch. Meanwhile, we will pay higher insurance rates for the next three years. Mercedes usa should have recalled these vehicles for the electrical problems, but they just brushed it under the rug. I thought we were buying a quality product. I guess not.

- Fishers, IN, USA

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