1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 2% of the 44 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving my 1999 ML430 mercedes benz on I-85 in hogansville, ga at a speed of 80 MPH when the car's hood opened up and slammed against the windshield. Was able to safely pull to the side of the road. Upon review of what happened I discovered that the hood had completely separated from the hood latch. The latch was still firmly connected to the car. Considerable damage to the car was caused by this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10191828, filed 2007-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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