Rear Tailgate Latches May Hang up and Cause Battery Drain on Mercedes-Benz ML350

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Jan 9, 2026
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The tailgate latch may stick causing a drain on the battery while the vehicle is parked.

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Mercedes-Benz ML350 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 71,067 miles
(35,000 - 150,000)

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