Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 477 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz ML320 (model years 2000–2003, 2005–2011). The most reported problem area is steering (104 complaints), followed by electrical system (66 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 88 | 4 | 8 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 136 | 10 | 7 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 166 | 13 | 6 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (166), 2001 (136) and 2002 (88). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz ML320 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 104 | 6 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 66 | 7 of 11 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 60 | 4 of 11 | |
| Service brakes | 60 | 6 of 11 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 50 | 5 of 11 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V298000 | Apr 26, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2007–2009 | 15,604 |
| 22V315000 | May 9, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2007–2009 | 350,294 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2009 | 711,159 |
| 01V290000 | Sep 10, 2001 | Suspension: front, control arm, upper arm | 2002 | 870 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 31 complaints and a fire in 28 complaints; 37 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.