1998 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 electrical system problems
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 has 24 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
24
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS IN GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO GARAGE. DEALER SAID FIRE WAS DUE TO DEFECT IN BATTERY. *AK THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR/ALTERNATOR, THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE. *SLC”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.