1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 2% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns 1999 mercedes ml-430. The contact stated there was oil leaking from the LED rear view mirror, filtering through the mirror and causing visibility difficulties. In addition, the oil was leaking into the vehicle interior corroding the steering wheel and dashboard. The contact felt the failure was a safety issue because it was affecting her line of sight. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10324659, filed 2010-04, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167577Jul 23, 2013Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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