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Mercedes-Benz ML320

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

970

Active records

Recalls

21

Active records

TSBs

198

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

81

Crashes

67

Fires

45

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz ML320

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Operating state

280

Condition issue

227

Braking behavior

175

Reporting mechanism

155

Steering behavior

108

Fluid issue

102

Engine behavior

100

Driver assistance issue

97

Safety restraint issue

85

Thermal issue

75

Access/entry issue

65

Noise

59

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

44

Performance issue

41

Safety restraint behavior

41

Vibration/harshness

29

Electrical issue

28

Lighting behavior

28

Ride/handling behavior

28

Starting behavior

26

Recent change

24

Smell

16

HVAC behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

11

Infotainment behavior

7

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The failed component is the YAW rate sensor, original part number A1635426340 (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 serious collision, endangering not only myself and my family but also other motorists sharing the roadway. While the defect has not been reproduced or confirmed by either a Mercedes-Benz…

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…

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 October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.