2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls and problems
No recalls and 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320.
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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The failed component is the YAW rate sensor, original part number A[phone removed] (ATE part number 10.0980-0454.2), manufactured by ATE. I have experienced multiple incidents of sudden, unintended braking at highway speeds. These events occurred without warning and created an immediate and significant risk of a…
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…
The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320. The contact stated that when they entered their vehicle and turned it on, the vehicle's passenger front door air bag made a sudden boom sound and then deployed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The…
AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION
ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.
ML320 model years compared
Across all years, the 2000 ML320 has the most complaints (166). All Mercedes-Benz ML320 years →
Questions
- Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320?
- Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electronic stability control (esc) (33 complaints), followed by service brakes (26).
- How many 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 10 of 136 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 18, 2026.