Electrical Switches in Door Latches May Fail on Mercedes-Benz ML430

Problem overview

Electrical switches in the door latches can fail, causing the door locks to rapidly actuate up and down multiple times when the locks are activated by either the keyless remote or door lock switch. The affected door latch should be replaced to correct this concern.

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Mercedes-Benz ML430 vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430

2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430

1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430

2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430

1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430

Average mileage: 142,732 miles

(10,000 - 255,000)

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Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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Electrical Switches in Door Latches May Fail on Mercedes-Benz ML430

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