Mercedes-Benz Ml320

1,088 federal complaints across 12 model years (1998-2011) ยท 4 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mercedes-Benz Ml320. Hover a bar for the count.

1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 - 258 complaints
  2. 1998 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 - 200 complaints
  3. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 - 196 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 - 139 complaints
  2. 1999 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 - 164 complaints
  3. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 - 196 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Steering
150
Brakes
150
Engine & cooling
133
Electrical system
93
Fuel system
80
Stability control
67

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2011 Mercedes-Benz Ml32010
2009 Mercedes-Benz Ml320423
2008 Mercedes-Benz Ml320302
2007 Mercedes-Benz Ml320202
2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml32010
2005 Mercedes-Benz Ml32060
2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml320310
2002 Mercedes-Benz Ml3201391
2001 Mercedes-Benz Ml3201960
2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml3202580
1999 Mercedes-Benz Ml3201640
1998 Mercedes-Benz Ml3202000

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
24V298000DO NOT DRIVE2007-2009Service Brakes, HydraulicMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may a
22V315000DO NOT DRIVE2007-2009Service Brakes, HydraulicMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Mo
16V0810002009-2010Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 20
01V2900002002SuspensionVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.