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Mercedes-Benz ML320

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

835

Active records

Recalls

23

Active records

TSBs

164

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

70

Crashes

62

Fires

39

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz ML320

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Operating state

257

Condition issue

186

Braking behavior

155

Reporting mechanism

143

Steering behavior

103

Driver assistance issue

92

Engine behavior

92

Fluid issue

92

Thermal issue

71

Safety restraint issue

65

Access/entry issue

52

Noise

51

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

45

Performance issue

35

Safety restraint behavior

35

Vibration/harshness

30

Ride/handling behavior

23

Starting behavior

23

Lighting behavior

21

Electrical issue

20

Recent change

20

Smell

16

Powering on/off behavior

11

HVAC behavior

8

Infotainment behavior

6

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Dec 30, 2024


The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that the front passenger’s door failed to open more than 6 inches. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Aug 24, 2024


Right rear brake light inoperative even with new bulb. Dash warning light shows this light not working .08

2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed May 3, 2024


The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the driver’s side front wheel independently braked. The contact stated he had not depressed the brake pedal but heard an abnormal sound from the tire screeching as the wheel had stopped rolling. The contact stated that the ESP traction warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that…

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Aug 2, 2023


The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that she refilled the power steering reservoir several times and noted that there was a stain underneath her vehicle after parking overnight. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been…

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed May 10, 2023


I was driving full freeway speed when the brake assist system suddenly engaged which slammed on my brakes immediately and sent me skidding all over the freeway trying to maintain control of the vehicle and not crash into anything. All the while the cars behind me had to veer out of the way. Several accidents were almost caused by this incident. This safety feature is now a safety hazard. This should never ever happen. This I'd comparable to an airbag suddenly deploying while driving. An…

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Apr 5, 2023


Hard braking suddenly activated without driver input, smoke coming from front wheels. YAW SENSOR malfunction indicated by OBD scanner (checked after incident)

2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Jan 19, 2023


My 2007 MB ML320 CDI has problem with water entering where spare tire located,after rain or when i use car wash.It builds inside so much water that module for for fuel pump stopped working,all wires were corroded,I paid for repairs from my pocket because MB dealership refused to fix my vehicle even they new MB ML/GL models have issue with water entering spare tire area.Now I find out they have recall with over323,000 ML/GL models.Recall number22v-955.I would like to file this complaint because…

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320

Filed Jan 4, 2023


Brakes failed without warning. Repair shop removed the covering over brake lines and said they were rusted through. Towed to Mercedes dealership thinking it was part of recall and they said it wasn’t only the brake booster. Said nothing about rusted through brake lines! Someone’s going to get seriously injured driving not knowing their brake lines are rusted through.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Oct 24, 2022


The vehicle would suddenly stop shifting or shift into neutral. This could happen at freeway speeds, where it would suddenly not have any power and just coast or it could be stuck in 4th at a stoplight and not be able to move.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Oct 13, 2022


Premature line corrosion on all of the steel hard lines. The brake lines are corroded and blistered and one of the lines are leaking fluid.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.