1998 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320
0 recalls, 200 complaints - 38 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
200 total complaints
15 crashes 5 fires 28 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
AIR BAGS
Jan 19, 2018
Incident date: Dec 30, 2014
1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML-320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN AND RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A CONCRETE COLUMN. THIS DAMAGED THE MAIN METAL FRAME BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEP... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 19, 2018
Incident date: Dec 30, 2014
1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML-320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN AND RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A CONCRETE COLUMN. THIS DAMAGED THE MAIN METAL FRAME BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEP... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Mar 26, 2016
Incident date: Jan 5, 2016
MICHELIN LATTITUDE TOUR 255/65R16 TIRES ARE PREMATURELY COMING APART. I HAVE LESS THAN 15K MILES ON THESE TIRES AND THE TREAD IS RIPPING AWAY FROM THE SIDE WALLS. THERE IS NO RECALL FROM MICHELIN FOR THIS SIZE OF TIRE AND IT HAS THE SAME DEFECT AS THE OTHER SIZES IN THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL TIRE. THI... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 17, 2015
Incident date: Apr 15, 2015
WENT TO START MY CAR SEAT BELT BLEW UP ,SMOKE COMING OUT NOW WILL NOT WORK WILL NOT RETRACT .HOW CAN MERCEDES MAKE SUCH A DANGEROUS PRODUCT AND NOT BE BE SUED FOR SUCH A CRAPPY DANGEROUS PRODUCT.THIS NOT A ISOLATED OR FREAK OCCURANCE HAVE READ NUMEROUS SIMILAR ON LINE.
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Dec 27, 2014
MY BATTERY WAS LOW AND UNKNOWN TO ME THE ML320 FOR THIS YEAR LOSES ITS TRANSPONDER CODES IN THE DAS SECURITY MODULE WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE VEHICLE WITH A LOW BATTERY. THIS IS EVIDENTALLY THE THIRD KEY THAT HAS LOST ITS PROGRAMMING ON MY VEHICLE DUE TO LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. COST SO FAR IS 499 FOR ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Dec 27, 2014
MY BATTERY WAS LOW AND UNKNOWN TO ME THE ML320 FOR THIS YEAR LOSES ITS TRANSPONDER CODES IN THE DAS SECURITY MODULE WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE VEHICLE WITH A LOW BATTERY. THIS IS EVIDENTALLY THE THIRD KEY THAT HAS LOST ITS PROGRAMMING ON MY VEHICLE DUE TO LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. COST SO FAR IS 499 FOR ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Dec 27, 2014
MY BATTERY WAS LOW AND UNKNOWN TO ME THE ML320 FOR THIS YEAR LOSES ITS TRANSPONDER CODES IN THE DAS SECURITY MODULE WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE VEHICLE WITH A LOW BATTERY. THIS IS EVIDENTALLY THE THIRD KEY THAT HAS LOST ITS PROGRAMMING ON MY VEHICLE DUE TO LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. COST SO FAR IS 499 FOR ... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
SUDDENLY I COULD NOT GAIN OR GET ANY MORE SPEED. I WAS JUST COASTING ALONG, I THEN ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND GOT OUT AND SMELLED BURNING SMELL FROM FRONT WHEELS. I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE GEAR I WAS IN. *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
SUDDENLY I COULD NOT GAIN OR GET ANY MORE SPEED. I WAS JUST COASTING ALONG, I THEN ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND GOT OUT AND SMELLED BURNING SMELL FROM FRONT WHEELS. I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE GEAR I WAS IN. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
SUDDENLY I COULD NOT GAIN OR GET ANY MORE SPEED. I WAS JUST COASTING ALONG, I THEN ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND GOT OUT AND SMELLED BURNING SMELL FROM FRONT WHEELS. I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE GEAR I WAS IN. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 5, 2014
MESSAGE DISPLAY INDICATES LEFT BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. REPLACED BULB AND MESSAGE DISAPPEARED FOR ONE DAY AND THEN REAPPEARED. REMOVED BULB AND BULB WAS OK. WENT ONLINE AND FOUND WHERE MERCEDES HAD A BRAKE LIGHT REPAIR KIT FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THIS REP... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 5, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE DOOR LOCKS ON ALL FOUR DOORS INDEPENDENTLY LOCK AND UNLOCK CONTINUOUSLY. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 9, 2012
Incident date: Sep 7, 2012
THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AND WORKED AGAIN AFTER SOME PUMPING AND COASTING TO AVOID COLLISION. THE CAR THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 14, 2012
Incident date: May 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED ISSUES WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED AS TO WHY T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
May 14, 2012
Incident date: May 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED ISSUES WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED AS TO WHY T... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
May 14, 2012
Incident date: May 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED ISSUES WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED AS TO WHY T... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 14, 2012
Incident date: May 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED ISSUES WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED AS TO WHY T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2011
Incident date: Mar 6, 2011
CAR FAILS TO START. WE HAD THIS CAR TOWED TO A DEALER 40 MILES AWAY FROM OUR DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL IN MI. NEEDS NEW KEY SYSTEM AS CHIP NOT RECOGNIZED AND IGNITION SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE RE-KEYED. 8 KEYS HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THIS CAR,(WE BOUGHT IT USED). WE ONLY RECEIVED 1 WITH OUR PURCHASE! EVERYTHING THAT N... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 9, 2008
Incident date: Nov 7, 2008
HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT OCCURS ON A NIGHTLY BASIS. OTHER CARS CANNOT SEE ME. ALMOST HIT SOMEONE CROSSING THE STREET BEFORE I NOTICED THE LIGHTS WERE OFF. SOMETIMES CYCLING THE LIGHTS ON AN OFF TEMPORARILY FIXES THE PROBLEM. OTHER TIMES I DRIVE WITH MY FOGLAMPS ON. I'VE CHECKED THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 18, 2008
ON MY MERCEDES ML320, 1998 THE KEY REFUSE TO START THE ENGINE. I WAS TOLD AT PLAZA MOTORS IN ST,. LOUIS MO. THAT THE CAR DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE KEY ANY MORE. UPON MY RESEARCH I FOUND THAT IT IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ML320 SERIES WHICH IS AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER ESPEC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 7, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
REPLACEMENT OF 10 FULL SENDER AND FUEL GAUGE RELATED EQUIPMENT PARTS ON 1998 MB ML320, REPLACEMENT OF TRANSFER CASE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
May 7, 2008
Incident date: Mar 25, 2003
FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE FIRST DETECTED. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Apr 29, 2008
Incident date: Apr 26, 2008
FAILURE OF FRONT DRIVER'S SEATBELT ASSEMBLY; A GUNSHOT TYPE NOISE AND SMOKE OCCURRED COMING OUT OF THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR AREA; SEATBELT RETRACTOR BROKE CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO KEEP RETRACTING TIGHTENING ON PERSON AND THE RELEASE ON THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE CAUSING INJURY; THE EVENT OCCURRED W... Read more
Fire
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Sep 20, 2007
Incident date: Aug 25, 2007
I PUT MY SEAT BELT (S/B) ON AND STARTED THE IGNITION. A LOUD BANG, I WAS JERKED BACK INTO MY SEAT BY THE S/B AND WAS TRAPPED. WHITE SMOKE ESCAPED WHERE THE S/B COMES OUT OF THE FRAME. THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, UNBUCKLED THE S/B, WHICH DIDN'T RETRACT BACK INTO THE FEED, G... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 20, 2007
Incident date: Aug 25, 2007
I PUT MY SEAT BELT (S/B) ON AND STARTED THE IGNITION. A LOUD BANG, I WAS JERKED BACK INTO MY SEAT BY THE S/B AND WAS TRAPPED. WHITE SMOKE ESCAPED WHERE THE S/B COMES OUT OF THE FRAME. THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, UNBUCKLED THE S/B, WHICH DIDN'T RETRACT BACK INTO THE FEED, G... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 18, 2007
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE APART AT 140K , NO INDICATION OF FAILURE, JUST LOTS OF SMOKE AND NO STEERING CAPABILITIES, WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. POLICE PUSHED ME TO SAFETY. PLASTIC SHATTERED EVERYWHERE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.. THE DEFECT WAS THE PLASTIC PULLY, INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWED O... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jan 5, 2007
Incident date: Jun 29, 2006
1998, MERCEDES ML320, 70,000 MILES, BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A MAJOR CAMPAIGN FOR RECALL ON THIS PART FOR MERCEDES TO REPLACE AT NO COST TO THE OWNER, HOWEVER, THE YEAR OF THE CAR IS IN QUESTION. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED 4 MONTHS AFTER THE 8 YEAR WARRANTY RAN OUT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 6, 2006
Incident date: Apr 26, 2006
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP. INSTRUMENTS CANNOT BE SEEN AT NIGHT INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND GAS GAGE. POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES ARE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR EXCEEDING THE SAFE SPEED LIMITS BECAUSE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT VISIBLE. THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORST WITH TIME. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE ... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
May 6, 2006
Incident date: Apr 26, 2006
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP. INSTRUMENTS CANNOT BE SEEN AT NIGHT INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND GAS GAGE. POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES ARE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR EXCEEDING THE SAFE SPEED LIMITS BECAUSE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT VISIBLE. THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORST WITH TIME. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Feb 22, 2006
Incident date: Jan 10, 2006
THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A CLUNK IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE STEERING SEEMS TO BE LOOSE. I THINK IT IS DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR. THE CAR WANDERS OVER THE ROAD AND SOMETIMES STARTS PULLING ITSELF INTO ONE LANE AND THEN TRIES TO GO TO THE OTHER LANE ALMOST CAUSING ME ON ONE OCCASION TO RUN OVER A KIA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Feb 22, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE LEAKING EXHAUST DIRECTLY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING ME TO HAVE SEVERE HEADACHES AND FEEL VERY TIRED. IT HELPS SOMEWHAT WITH THE ODOR WHEN THE HVAC IS SWITCHED TO RECIRCULATE, BUT I FEEL THAT CO IS STILL SEEPING IN THE VEHICLE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Jan 6, 2006
Incident date: Jan 6, 2006
CAR FAILED TO START AS KEY SECURITY CHIP NOT RECONIZED. NEEDS NEW KEY. TOWED TO DEALER WHO SAID 8 KEYS HAVE ALREADY BEEN ISSUED TO THIS CAR, MUST REPLACE ALL LOCKS, ENGINE MODULES, ETC COST $3600.00. CONSIDER THIS MAJOR DESIGN FLAW. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Dec 16, 2005
CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS REPLACING. ENGINE IS SOUNDING VERY LOUD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. PART WAS ORDERED IN SEPTEMBER 2005. AS OF TODAY, 12/30/05, THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MERCEDES ACCOUNT MANAGER SAID OVER 1200 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE ON BACK ORDER FOR THE US AND THERE ARE 2 P... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Nov 2, 2005
Incident date: Oct 10, 2005
OUR 1998 MERCEDES M320 HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO UNEXPECTED STALLING FOR SOME TIME. MORE RECENTLY THIS HAS INCREASED IN FREQUENCY AND WE HAVE PERIODS OF LOSS (REDUCTION) OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER ADVISES THAT WE HAVE DETERIORATION OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nov 2, 2005
Incident date: Oct 10, 2005
OUR 1998 MERCEDES M320 HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO UNEXPECTED STALLING FOR SOME TIME. MORE RECENTLY THIS HAS INCREASED IN FREQUENCY AND WE HAVE PERIODS OF LOSS (REDUCTION) OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER ADVISES THAT WE HAVE DETERIORATION OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Sep 29, 2005
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
THE RIGHT SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SPLIT AT THE NECK. WHILE THE LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ DEALER FREELY ADMITS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS CLASS OF CAR AND THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VERY PROBLEM, THEY TELL ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT COVERED AND IF I WANT TO AVOID THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 9, 2005
Incident date: Aug 7, 2005
HARMONIC BALANCE PULLEY WAS FAILED AND WAS RECALLED 1998 MERCEDES ML320 -[XXX]. MERCEDES REFUSED TO PAY TOTAL LABOR FOR PROCESS. VEHICLE HAS NO EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN MERCEDES MADE AND INSTALLED EQUIPMENT. VEHICLE HAS MERCEDES FOG LIGHT BAR ON FRONT (STANDARD MERCEDES MADE AND INSTALLED ITEMS). IF ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 29, 2005
Incident date: Jan 15, 2005
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 25 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ON THROUGH AN INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THROTTLE STICKS. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY SLOWING DOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 15, 2004
Incident date: Oct 5, 2004
VEHICLE STALLED WHENEVER IT WAS DRIVEN. THERE WERE NO CURRENT RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 28, 2004
Incident date: May 20, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Aug 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 24, 2004
VEHICLE WAS AT A GAS STATION AND DRIVER GOT INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT EXPLODED. THE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK IN A UPRIGHT POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE. ALSO, SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THEN, CONSUMER CALLED... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Aug 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 24, 2004
VEHICLE WAS AT A GAS STATION AND DRIVER GOT INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT EXPLODED. THE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK IN A UPRIGHT POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE. ALSO, SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THEN, CONSUMER CALLED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
May 2, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
LAUNDRY LIST OF FAILURES. JACK HAS ALMOST KILLED ME WHILE CHANGING TIRE. VEHICLE FELL, ALMOST HITTING ME BUT CATCHING SIDE OF VEHICLE BEFORE LANDING ON ME! HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AIR MASS METER FAILED. HAS REQUIRED 5 (FIVE!) A... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
May 2, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
LAUNDRY LIST OF FAILURES. JACK HAS ALMOST KILLED ME WHILE CHANGING TIRE. VEHICLE FELL, ALMOST HITTING ME BUT CATCHING SIDE OF VEHICLE BEFORE LANDING ON ME! HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AIR MASS METER FAILED. HAS REQUIRED 5 (FIVE!) A... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 2, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
LAUNDRY LIST OF FAILURES. JACK HAS ALMOST KILLED ME WHILE CHANGING TIRE. VEHICLE FELL, ALMOST HITTING ME BUT CATCHING SIDE OF VEHICLE BEFORE LANDING ON ME! HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AIR MASS METER FAILED. HAS REQUIRED 5 (FIVE!) A... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 2, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
LAUNDRY LIST OF FAILURES. JACK HAS ALMOST KILLED ME WHILE CHANGING TIRE. VEHICLE FELL, ALMOST HITTING ME BUT CATCHING SIDE OF VEHICLE BEFORE LANDING ON ME! HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AIR MASS METER FAILED. HAS REQUIRED 5 (FIVE!) A... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 2, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
LAUNDRY LIST OF FAILURES. JACK HAS ALMOST KILLED ME WHILE CHANGING TIRE. VEHICLE FELL, ALMOST HITTING ME BUT CATCHING SIDE OF VEHICLE BEFORE LANDING ON ME! HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AIR MASS METER FAILED. HAS REQUIRED 5 (FIVE!) A... Read more
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 2, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
LAUNDRY LIST OF FAILURES. JACK HAS ALMOST KILLED ME WHILE CHANGING TIRE. VEHICLE FELL, ALMOST HITTING ME BUT CATCHING SIDE OF VEHICLE BEFORE LANDING ON ME! HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AIR MASS METER FAILED. HAS REQUIRED 5 (FIVE!) A... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 2, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2004
LAUNDRY LIST OF FAILURES. JACK HAS ALMOST KILLED ME WHILE CHANGING TIRE. VEHICLE FELL, ALMOST HITTING ME BUT CATCHING SIDE OF VEHICLE BEFORE LANDING ON ME! HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, CAUSING HOOD TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AIR MASS METER FAILED. HAS REQUIRED 5 (FIVE!) A... Read more
1 injured
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320
38 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI07.08-P-060993
Mar 25, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI32.20-P-057942
Dec 4, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
S-B-67.00-29
Jul 23, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
LI82.95-P-056655
Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI82.85-P-055695
Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
LI47.20-P-054958
Jul 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
LI-72-00-P
May 1, 2013
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
XENTRY: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER RETURNS TO END POSITION. DUE TO A BENT PIN IN THE DYNAMIC BALANCER, THE SUPPORT SPRING OF THE BEARING BRACKET CAN SLIDE OUT OF PLACE OR BECOME UNHOOKED. MODELS 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. NO MODEL YEARS
LI46-20P-055943
Apr 24, 2013
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI46-20P-055943
Apr 24, 2013
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI46-20P-055943
Apr 24, 2013
010000 STEERING
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
TB-46-30-13-B
Feb 15, 2013
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
MERCEDES: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP SHOULD BE REPLACE, UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, DUE TO POWER STEERING LEAKAGE FROM CONNECTION TO POWER STEERING COOLER. MODELS 1998-2003 163.154,
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
LI-68-50
Dec 10, 2010
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE LOAD COMPARTMENT ROLLER BLIND HAS CATCH BOLTS LOOSE OR BROKEN FROM IMPROPER FORCE WHEN USING. *RM
P-049567
Jun 7, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES: BATTERY SYMBOL AND SERVICE REQUIRED (IN WHITE). FAULT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IF THE CHARGE LEVEL IS TOO LOW OR THE PARK PAWL ADDITIONAL BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION FAULT CODE FC 9061 AND/OR FC 9062 IS STORED IN THE FRONT SA
P-049567
Jun 7, 2010
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES: BATTERY SYMBOL AND SERVICE REQUIRED (IN WHITE). FAULT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IF THE CHARGE LEVEL IS TOO LOW OR THE PARK PAWL ADDITIONAL BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION FAULT CODE FC 9061 AND/OR FC 9062 IS STORED IN THE FRONT SA
LI91-22-P-048771
Feb 5, 2010
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES: THE ELECTRICALLY FOLDING 3RD SEAT ROW MAKES NOISES WHILE FOLDING UP AND DOWN, OR THE FOLDING FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. A WARNING MESSAGE ABOUT LOCKING THE 3RD SEAT ROW MAY ALSO APPEAR IN THE DISPLAY. *PE
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
SB-P-047928
Sep 22, 2009
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
MERCEDES: ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), STABILITY CONTROL (SR). REFERENCES REVISED AND REFERENCE TO AF DELETED/SUPERSEDES DTB TB 42.45/42. ESP LAMP ON. CONTACT FAULT AT CONNECTION FOR ESP CONTROL UNIT MK25 (N47). NO MODEL YEARS L
SB-47-20-56
Sep 10, 2009
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
MERCEDES: ENSURING UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT FOR THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. WHEN INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR IT TO HAVE UNRESTRICTED, UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT. *PE
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
TB-83-10-112B
Jan 12, 2009
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
MERCEDES: A NONFUNCTIONAL BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWER MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY) OR WATER DROPS IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL AFTER ENGINE WASH. CAUSED BY AN INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF AIR/WATER BOX WHEN WATER IS USED WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS CLEANE
TB-83-10-112B
Jan 12, 2009
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
MERCEDES: A NONFUNCTIONAL BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWER MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY) OR WATER DROPS IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL AFTER ENGINE WASH. CAUSED BY AN INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF AIR/WATER BOX WHEN WATER IS USED WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS CLEANE
TB-83-10-112B
Jan 12, 2009
160000 STRUCTURE
MERCEDES: A NONFUNCTIONAL BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWER MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY) OR WATER DROPS IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL AFTER ENGINE WASH. CAUSED BY AN INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF AIR/WATER BOX WHEN WATER IS USED WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS CLEANE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
033008
Apr 24, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ
TB-46-20-61
Apr 22, 2008
010000 STEERING
RATTLING/THUMPING NOISE ON ROUGH ROADS AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE WHEN MOVING STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ON ALL MODEL 164 AND 251 VEHICLES. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-27-00-104
Apr 2, 2008
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SLOW ACCELERATION WITH GAS PEDAL HESITATION. MODELS 164.122/8SS (ML 320 AND GL320); 211.022 (E320); 251.122 (4320). YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB 83 10 112
Mar 7, 2008
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WATER ENTRY INTO VEHICLE INTERIOR FOR ALL MODEL 164 VEHICLES. *PE
463041
Apr 26, 2006
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. ON MERCEDES BENZ ML AND R CLASS MODELS. *AK
MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 across all model years (2002, 2010).
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Total Recalls
1,089
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
93
Reported Crashes
39
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 - Year by Year
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