Mercedes-Benz ML430 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 91 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz ML430 (model years 2000–2001). The most reported problem area is steering (19 complaints), followed by service brakes (16 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (47) and 2001 (44). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (44).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz ML430 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 2 of 2 | |
| Service brakes | 16 | 2 of 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 2 of 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 2 of 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 2 of 2 |
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 5 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.