2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Electrical system Problems

“The liftgate on my car quit working recently. I discovered that the liftgate motor was in a pool of water. There is a recall 09v076000 that is already issued for this problem. I am very concerned that this could cause a short circuit which could lead to a fire. For some reason my car is not on the recall list even though it is that model year and the exact problem as stated in the recall. Please advise.”

“My mercedes ML350 was parked on a residential street. Flames began shooting out of the right rear taillight. By the time that we saw it and extinguished it the entire back of the car was on fire and the car totaled.(matter of minutes) the fire department was called. I have pictures showing that fire came from the electrical panel in the right rear of the car. I had no previous indication other than a half an hour earlier the left rear taillight was stuck on. …”

“The back hatch on my 2009 mercedes ML350 would not open using the electronic key or the driver button in the door. There was a noise that sounded like it was opening, but the latch would not release the door. On multiple occasions my battery would suddenly be dead. I assumed I must have left a light on. It was not until I saw a complaint with NHTSA of the exact same problem that I realized that my unopened hatch was draining my battery. I have since had to replace my battery at an expense of over $300. Mercedes batteries are extremely expensive and can only be purchased at the mercedes dealer. …”

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was servicing the vehicle, the mechanic informed the contact that there was a mileage discrepancy based on the Carfax history report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase in October 2024, the vehicle mileage was 146,743; however, the Carfax history report displayed that the mileage was 196,577 on July 15, 2024, while an Auction company was still in possession of the vehicle.”

“2 issues: right side rear seat belt will not retract. Second; after a week in the dealership to fix an A/C unit that cuts out repeatedly, and the assurances that the new harness they installed would fix the problem, it hasn't. Even though the outside temps are not into triple digits, it will stop cooling and slowly the air temp rises. I thought that being in slow traffic was the reason, but on the open road and an oat of 74, it did it agsin.”