1999 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320
0 recalls, 164 complaints - 41 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
164 total complaints
17 crashes 2 fires 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 13 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| STEERING | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 |
ENGINE
Aug 2, 2023
Incident date: Jul 23, 2022
My 2014 Jeep Cherokee Impreza is stalling and lurching from a stop position as I press the excelerator to enter a street. This is especially problematic since I have to enter a Highway ( Oregon Coastal Highway 101) from a stop position turning right to go into town.This has been a problem for approx... Read more
STEERING
Jul 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
There was a recall on the steering on my 1999 Mercedes Benz . The Manufacturer said its closed . The steering is leaking and hard to drive and I fear the power steering pump will go out while I am driving the Vehicle. I fear for my safety. How can I get this recall opened and my vehicle fixed .
AIR BAGS
Oct 16, 2021
Incident date: Oct 8, 2021
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT A WEEK AGO MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNDER SERIOUS IMPACTS MY CAR ROLLED SERVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMMING TO A STOP ON ITS SIDE NOT ONE AIRBAG WENT OFF ALSO THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ABOUT THE BAS SYSTEM AND SOME OTHER MALFUNCTION THE TWO WARNING LIGHTS NEVER WENT OFF THEY S... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 13, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS CAUSING THE CAR TO UNINTENDED BREAKING. IT STARTED THE BREAKING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, HOWEVER OVER A WEEK AGO THE ACTUAL CAR WILL BREAK WHILE IM DRIVE AND BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WILL NOT GO UNTIL I CUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Sep 13, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS CAUSING THE CAR TO UNINTENDED BREAKING. IT STARTED THE BREAKING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, HOWEVER OVER A WEEK AGO THE ACTUAL CAR WILL BREAK WHILE IM DRIVE AND BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WILL NOT GO UNTIL I CUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Nov 11, 2018
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65MPH, THE ML320 SLAMMED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BREAK CAUSING TRUCK TO SWERVE RIGHT NEARLY OUT OF CONTROL. WHEN STOPPING AND CHECKING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, HUB AND BRAKE PAD WERE SMOKING AND VERY HOT
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Nov 11, 2018
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65MPH, THE ML320 SLAMMED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BREAK CAUSING TRUCK TO SWERVE RIGHT NEARLY OUT OF CONTROL. WHEN STOPPING AND CHECKING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, HUB AND BRAKE PAD WERE SMOKING AND VERY HOT
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 15, 2017
Incident date: Jun 13, 2017
THIS IS IN REGARD TO NHTSA ID #10033607, ALSO MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN #2009100002 DATED JAN 2010, FOR MODEL 163. MY VEHICLE ISN'T COVERED BY ABOVE MERCEDES SERVICE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE IT'S V-6 MODEL, BUT SHOWING EXACTLY THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN AND ATTACHED A FEW PHOTOS OF THE PRO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2017
Incident date: Jun 13, 2017
THIS IS IN REGARD TO NHTSA ID #10033607, ALSO MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN #2009100002 DATED JAN 2010, FOR MODEL 163. MY VEHICLE ISN'T COVERED BY ABOVE MERCEDES SERVICE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE IT'S V-6 MODEL, BUT SHOWING EXACTLY THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN AND ATTACHED A FEW PHOTOS OF THE PRO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 8, 2014
Incident date: Aug 29, 2014
UNCOMMANDED BREAKING OF FRONT WHEELS RESULTED IN DECELERATION AND SEVERE OVERHEATING OF FRONT BRAKES. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN ONE MILE OF DESTINATION. HIGH ENGINE REVS AND DOWNSHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE REQUIRED TO OVERCOME THE UNCOMMANDED BREAKING FORCE AND REACH THE DESTINATION. A SIMILAR SECO... Read more
STEERING
Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING... Read more
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
99 MERCEDES ML320 FRONT RIGHT BRAKE OVERHEATED TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jun 7, 2014
Incident date: May 29, 2014
MY 1999 MERCEDES ML-320 WAS TRAVELING ON A THROUGH HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN IT WAS BROADSIDED AT THE INTERSECTION BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH APPARENTLY DIDN'T STOP AT THE STOP SIGN. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT, MY VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. THE SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY W... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jun 17, 2013
Incident date: Jun 17, 2013
WENT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IT SEEM TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR AN ACCELERATING, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD INTO A LIGHT POLE. *TR
Crash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 17, 2013
Incident date: Jun 17, 2013
WENT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IT SEEM TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR AN ACCELERATING, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD INTO A LIGHT POLE. *TR
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 1, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCERDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 55 MPH. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUOUSLY BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 9, 2011
Incident date: Aug 10, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING A CORNER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO THE BRAKES AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL CRASHING INTO A BOULDER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPEN... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 30, 2011
Incident date: May 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK BUT THE SHIFTER REMAINED STUCK IN PARK. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, THE CONTACT WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN... Read more
STEERING
Mar 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Feb 21, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2007
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS AGAINST MERCEDES ML320 SUV. 1) WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE TRUCK STARTS TO ROLL. IT POSTS EXTREME DANGER TO PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY, KIDS LEFT IN A PARKED VEHICLE, AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE VEH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 21, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2007
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS AGAINST MERCEDES ML320 SUV. 1) WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE TRUCK STARTS TO ROLL. IT POSTS EXTREME DANGER TO PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY, KIDS LEFT IN A PARKED VEHICLE, AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE VEH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 4, 2009
Incident date: May 3, 2009
GAS PEDAL STUCK ON THE MERCEDES ML320 AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR (NO BRAKES) UNTIL A SECOND AND THIRD TRY. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 29, 2009
Incident date: Apr 17, 2009
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE CAR'S IDLE WENT TO ZERO. THIS HAPPENED HALF-WAY HOME. ITS A 30+ MILE DRIVE FROM WORK TO HOME. ESSENTIALLY THE CAR JUST QUIT OPERATING WHILE MERGING ON THE INTERSTATE. POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND THIS LEFT MY 8 MONTH PREGNANT WIFE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MERGING LANE ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 10, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE STEERING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS DAMAGED AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE ONLY THE HOSE REPAIRED. THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Apr 23, 2008
Incident date: Dec 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Nov 5, 2007
Incident date: Apr 17, 2007
POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR
STEERING:COLUMN
Nov 5, 2007
Incident date: Apr 17, 2007
POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Nov 5, 2007
Incident date: Apr 17, 2007
POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 23, 2007
Incident date: Jul 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN, NEARLY CRASHING INTO HIS FRONT DOOR. HE TOOK THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 15, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 2007
REFERENCE: VEHICLE COMPLAINT - 47046 IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF A RECALL CONCERNING A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OF... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Aug 15, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 2007
REFERENCE: VEHICLE COMPLAINT - 47046 IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF A RECALL CONCERNING A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OF... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 13, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 2007
IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF LOOSING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID. WE LOST THE... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Aug 13, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 2007
IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF LOOSING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID. WE LOST THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 10, 2007
Incident date: Jun 8, 2007
STOP AND GO TRAFFIC IN WORM WEATHER CAUSES FRONT BRAKES TO HEAT UP AND DRAG CONSTANTLY TO THE POINT OF CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOP THE CAR COMPLETELY. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF COOLING DOWN, IT WILL BEHAVE NORMALLY. DEALER AND A SPECIALTY SHOP CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
May 17, 2007
Incident date: May 15, 2007
CAR STRUCK IN DRIVER'S SIDE, DAMAGING BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOOR ,AS WELL AS PARTIALLY BENDING THE POST BETWEEN THE DOORS. HOWEVER, THE SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAR WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 13, 2007
Incident date: Apr 2, 2007
I HAVE A MERCEDES ML 320. IT IS A 1999 MODEL WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS IN GEAR..SO WHEN PULLING OUT IN AN INTERSECTION AND ONE THINKS THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN LOW FOR POWER, IT IS LOCKED IN HIGH AND THE CAR COULD... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 15, 2007
Incident date: Jan 25, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A SECONDARY ROAD THE THROTTLE LOCKED, THERE WAS LOUD ENGINE NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL DIDN'T WORK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jan 4, 2007
Incident date: Dec 26, 2006
TL * - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 03V121000. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO MERCEDEZ BENZ OF PALM BEACH JANUARY 3, 2007, AND WAS DENIED ARECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE SAME RECALL LAST YEAR AND CHOSE NOT TO A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jan 4, 2007
Incident date: Dec 26, 2006
TL * - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 03V121000. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO MERCEDEZ BENZ OF PALM BEACH JANUARY 3, 2007, AND WAS DENIED ARECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE SAME RECALL LAST YEAR AND CHOSE NOT TO A... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Nov 21, 2006
Incident date: Nov 19, 2006
I OWN A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. I WAS IN DRIVING IN I-5 NORTH FROM LAKE OSWEGO TO PORTLAND, OREGON. WITH MY WIFE AND MY SISTER-IN-LAW AND HER DAUGHTER WITH A FRIEND, IT STARTED TO RAIN AND IT STARTED TO BECOME FOGGY. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN ON THE DEFROST, THE NOSE CAME ON BUT NO AIR CAME OUT. THIS M... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Aug 14, 2006
I AND MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND WERE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY ON AUG 14,2006, PAUSED TO OPEN MY GARAGE DOOR FROM THE CAR AND I WAS SLOWLY MOVING IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR WENT OUT OF MY CONTROL IN A FLASH THAT I DID NOT EVEN HAVE TIME TO REACT. IT WENT AND HIT OUR OTHER PARKED CAR IN THE GARAG... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Aug 14, 2006
I AND MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND WERE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY ON AUG 14,2006, PAUSED TO OPEN MY GARAGE DOOR FROM THE CAR AND I WAS SLOWLY MOVING IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR WENT OUT OF MY CONTROL IN A FLASH THAT I DID NOT EVEN HAVE TIME TO REACT. IT WENT AND HIT OUR OTHER PARKED CAR IN THE GARAG... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jan 24, 2006
Incident date: Jan 16, 2006
FRONT BRAKES ON A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 OVERHEATED, BRAKES WERE SMOKING . IT STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ON THE RIGHT FRONT, THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE LEFT SIDE THIS MONTH. * DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER STATED THIS H HAPPENED BEFORE WITH A SIMILAR VEHICLE, WHERE FRONT BRAKES ACTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIR... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Dec 10, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
MY PWR STEERING PRESSURE HOSE, FROM BOTTOM RADIATOR THRU PWR STEERING RACK ARE FOUR TIMES POP OUT AT HOSE CLAMP, EVERY WINTER PROBLEM! ( 2002 ) (2003) (2004) MERCEDES DEALER REPLACES A RECALL HOSE LAST WINTER & HOLD FOR A YEAR. (2005) AGAIN WINTER 2 DEC 05 THE SAME THING PROMBLEM (HOSE POP OUT AGAIN... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
POWER STEERING HOSE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Nov 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 23, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKED ALONG THE WELD THAT ATTACHES TO THE EXHAUST PIPE. THIS PROBLEM CAN NOT BE CORRECTED DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS. THERE WAS A TEMPORARY WELD PERFORMED, BUT IT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 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 | 19.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320
41 manufacturer communications from 30 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 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 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
RSB-2009100002
Jan 1, 2010
042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACER BETWEEN BRAKE AND FUEL LINE, INSTALL IF NECESSARY. THE SPACER BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND FUEL LINE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF A SPACER, AND IF MISSING, INSTALL THE S
RSB-2009100002
Jan 1, 2010
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACER BETWEEN BRAKE AND FUEL LINE, INSTALL IF NECESSARY. THE SPACER BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND FUEL LINE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF A SPACER, AND IF MISSING, INSTALL THE S
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
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-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-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
10M992
May 25, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. *TT
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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