1998 Mercedes Benz M Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:roof And Pillars (1) · Structure:body:door (1) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz M Class model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2013-02-15 · TB-46-30-13-B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: see document search button for owner letter. the lower power steering hose and clamp should be replace, under extended warranty, due to power steering leakage from connection to power steering cooler. models 1998-2003 163.154, (ml320, 430, 55, 500, 350). *pe
Electrical System 2005-05-16 · 424562 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
esp lamp illuminated. *tt
Electrical System 1999-11-05 · 26M992 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may complain of poor am / electrical interference on am. *tt
Air Bags 1999-02-04 · 078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding srs control unit programming. *tt
Structure:body 1998-08-01 · TSIMBNA9136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on third row seat kit installation procedure. *yc
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.