2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320

3 recalls, 42 complaints - 87 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more

Consequence

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more

15,604 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more

Consequence

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

350,294 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more

711,159 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

42 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	6
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	5
POWER TRAIN	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
AIR BAGS	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2

Incident date: Aug 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

Rear coil springs rusted through and broke resulting in greatly diminished vehicle stability, especially in emergency maneuvers. Have had numerous repair facilities evaluate, including the dealer. All have refused to replace rear springs due to safety risk

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

Incident date: Feb 8, 2020

OUR VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. MY WIFE AND I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF OF THE INTERSTATE WHEN WE STARTED TO SMELL AN ODD SMELL. WE PULLED INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT WHERE WE STARTED TO SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN A HOTEL DRIVEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. WE GOT OUT O... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 8, 2020

Fire

Incident date: Feb 8, 2020

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 2020

ISSUES WITH SUNROOF MB HAS DONE A RECALL ON ALL MODELS OTHER THAN "M" CLASS I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2009 ML 320

Incident date: Jun 8, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (COURTESY AUTOMOTIVE CENTER, (530) 345-9444) WAS CALLED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WER... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2017

TAKATA RECALL - ALL THE MERCEDES BENZ LOCATIONS I CALLED (PORTLAND, BEAVERTON, TIGARD, HILLSBOROUGH AND WILSONVILLE), ARE NOT ACCEPTING TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS THEY CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PARTS TO DO IT.

Incident date: Sep 11, 2017

CPSC:2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 WITH APPROVED, DEALER INSTALLED TRAILER TOW HITCH PURCHASED USED ON 9/05/2017. RATED CAPACITY IS 7200 LBS. ON MONDAY, 9/11/2017, ATTACHED AN 2005 AIRSTREAM TRAILER, WEIGHING 5240 LBS. , MOVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HEARD A LOUD "POP" SOUND. .ON 9/22/2017, AND CONFIRMED AS FA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2017

DEALER INSTALLED FLEX-N-GATE TRAILER HITCH, NOT CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 08V242000. HAVE EXPERIENCED IDENTICAL WELD FAILURE, AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL INFORMATION. WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST EXPANSION OF RECALL TO INCLUDE 2009 MODELS.

Incident date: Feb 27, 2016

I WAS SOLD THIS VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 27, 2016, AFTER THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RELEASED. THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION A RECALL, AND I HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF A RECALL UNTIL SEARCHING TODAY. SHOULDN'T THE DEALERSHIP HAVE INFORMED ME OF THE RECALL? DO THEY HAVE ANY CULPABILITY FOR NOT SHARING THIS INFORMATION... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL BADLY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REMOVED SOME OF THE FUEL BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2016

ENGINE COOLER SEAL LEAKING MASSIVELY AND LEAKING OIL IN TURBO.

Incident date: Jan 20, 2016

ENGINE COOLER SEAL LEAKING MASSIVELY AND LEAKING OIL IN TURBO.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2015

ENGINE LIGHT CODE RELATED TO DEFECTIVE HEATER ELEMENT IN BLUETEC FLUID TANK. MERCEDES STATES IT IS AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM BUT IS NOT COVERED UNDER EMISSIONS WARRANTY. NO CHANGE IN VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, 35,000 MILES.

Incident date: Sep 11, 2015

OIL LEAKING FROM COIL COOLER, 1-2OZ OVERNIGHT ON GROUND + OIL LOSS AT SPEED.

Incident date: Jun 12, 2015

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (L/F) FAILED ON HIGHWAY AT 50MPH. ALL BRAKES LOCKED UP AND CAR SKIDDED TO A HALT! LUCKILY NO TRAFFIC OR SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL MB DEALER. MERCEDES IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE ... THEY HAVE UPDATED THESE SENSORS BUT ARE NOT REPLACING THEM UNDE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2015

Incident date: Jan 2, 2015

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNING WITH CODE #20BE1B. REPAIR INDICATES NEED OF DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) HEATER REPAIR KIT. DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM IS PART OF EMISSIONS SYSTEM. MB DEALERSHIP SAYS NO WARRANTY FOR REPAIR. INTERNET RESEARCH WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH DEF SYSTEM AROUND 50,000 MILES. *TR

Incident date: Jan 2, 2015

Incident date: Sep 13, 2012

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. TOWED TO LOCAL MB DEALER, DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED FUEL PUMP FAILURE. FUEL PUMP REPLACED. APPROXIMATE MILEAGE 64000. VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON 4 OTHER OCCASIONS OVER COURSE OF NEXT 8 MONTHS. TWICE THE VEHICLE STARTED THE NEX... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2014

CLEAR HEADLIGHT LENS COVER GETS WET ON INSIDE EVEN THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN NO RAIN CAUSING LIGHT FROM HEADLAMP TO BE DIFFUSED AND RESTRICTING REACH OF BEAM. MANUFACTURER SAYS LEAVE HEADLIGHT ON DISSIPATE MOISTURE, HOWEVER SEEMS UNSAFE WHILE MOISTURE PRESENT. THE DEALER REFUSED TO CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2014

Incident date: Apr 15, 2012

ML320 BLUETEC, RANDOMLY LOSES POWER. THE POWER WILL BE RESTORED ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND ON AGAIN. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 7 TIMES FOR REPAIR OF THIS ONE ISSUE, INCLUDING TWICE IN A STATE WITH LIMITED POWER. DEALER HAS DONE MULTIPLE SOFTWARE UPDATES, TURBO REPLACEMENT, EXHAUST VALVES REPLAC... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2012

Incident date: Jan 15, 2009

THIS CAR SHOULD QUALIFY AS A LEMON. WE SPENT OVER $65K ON IT NEW IN JANUARY OF 2009 AND IT HAS EASILY COSTS US $65K TO KEEP IT RUNNING SINCE. SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT BREAKS ON IT EVERY 60 DAYS SINCE OWNING IT. THE TURBO WENT OUT MOST RECENTLY AFTER A BAD OIL SEAL LET OIL INTO IT. $6500! THE CAR MA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2009

Incident date: May 1, 2010

LETTER FROM REGARDING NUMEROUS ISSUES AND TROUBLES HE HAS FACED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF HIS MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLE, A 2009 ML320 BLUE TEC DIESEL ENGINE SUV; SEEKING ASSISTANCE-HE WOULD LIKE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST PROBLEM HE ENCOUNTERED WITH THE... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2010

Incident date: Feb 15, 2012

IN FEBRUARY OF 2012 WE HAD A TIRE FAILURE-TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WE WERE SOLD AS 'RUN FLAT' WERE IN FACT MOEXTENDED BY BRIGDESTONE. THIS TIRE HAS A VERY LIMITED RUN LOW ABILITY THAT ALLOWS 18-30 MILES AT 30 MPH AND 10 PSI. WE WERE TOLD WE HAD RUN FLATS THAT ALLOWED OPERATION AT 50MPH FOR 50 MIL... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE REFUELING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ITS FUEL FILTER REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER PRIOR TO REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND A FUEL GA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES ML 320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER HITCH FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AT THE SEAMS WHILE GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY RUST OF THE HITCH. THE DEALER REC... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2011

FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THIS IS THE SECOND FUEL PUMP FAILURE IN THE LESS THAN ONE YEAR. DURING THE 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STARTING, REQUIRING MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE CAUSE WAS NOT DE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2010

THE SUV SLOWS AND/OR STALLS SUDDENLY AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. STARTED AROUND 8,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON ODOMETER. IT IS A 2009 ML 320 BLUETEC. OCCURS UNEXPECTEDLY FOR FEW SECONDS RANDOMLY. *TR

Incident date: Jul 10, 2010

I HAVE A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 BLUETEC THAT HAS ISSUES WITH STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN WARM. THE CAR WILL CRANK BUT NOT START. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320

87 manufacturer communications from 61 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
010000 STEERING	4
140000 AIR BAGS	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	2

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Oil in engine wiring harness

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamps fogged.

140000 AIR BAGS

Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Noises from the mounting of the rear weight sensing system (WSS) sensors

100000 POWER TRAIN

Under certain circumstances, the 2-3 and/or 3-4 upshift can be uncomfortable when the transmission oil is cold.

220000 SEATS

Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700

350000 EQUIPMENT

Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz deal

020000 SUSPENSION

Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.

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).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS co

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.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Xenon burner inoperative or flickers

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

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

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

010000 STEERING

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

MERCEDES-BENZ: AT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING THERE IS A LOUD KNOCK SOUND WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER AT SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT FIT AT THE BEARINGS. *RM UPDATED 10/14/11. *PE UPDATED 6/19/13. *PE

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

MERCEDES (XENTRY): DUE TO AMINE DEPOSITS FROM STEERING WHEEL FOAM, HORN PLATE OF STEERING WHEEL, SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING THE MULTIFUNCTION BUTTONS, ON STEERING WHEEL, TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

XENTRY(MERCEDES): BULLETIN PROVIDED REGARDING CONTROL UNIT DETECTING AN UNDERVOLTAGE AFTER BUCKLING UP (BELT SLACK ELIMINATION) DURING SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCE. *PE UPDATED 5/23/12. *JS

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

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF MULTIPLE BRAKE WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED. THERE IS A WORN LINE CAUSING FAULT CODES. *RM UPDATED 6/29/11. *PE UPDATED 7/13/11. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM RELATING TO THE TANK HEATER LINES. *RM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES BENZ: ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM

126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

020000 SUSPENSION

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES THAT ARE DRAINING THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR CAUSING THE AIRMATIC LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE LOAD COMPARTMENT ROLLER BLIND HAS CATCH BOLTS LOOSE OR BROKEN FROM IMPROPER FORCE WHEN USING. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR HEATER LINES. *RM

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET

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

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MERCEDES (XENTRY): ENGINE DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP ACTIVATED. MAGNETIC SHORT BETWEEN ARMATURE AND POLE CORE DUE TO CALIBRATION ERROR AT VALVE AND TOLERANCE DEVIATION BY SUPPLYING MANUFACTURER. THIS CAUSES THE PURGE VALVE TO JAM IN THE OPEN

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MERCEDES: REPLACING THE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR. WHEN REPLACING THE LEFT FRONT REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR (A76) OR THE RIGHT FRONT REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR (A76/1), RETURN THE DAMAGED PART TO THE QEC

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

MERCEDES (XENTRY): ENGINE MAKES NOISE, TICKING/CRACKLING AT IDLE SPEEDS UP TO APPROX. 1500 RPM. RUN IN EFFECT OF 1ST CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING. MODELS 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 AND 463. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK COOLANT PROTECTION LEVEL OF THE HYBRID POWER ELECTRONICS MODULE AND HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY, CORRECT IF NECESSARY. MODEL AND MY 164 2010. *PE

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK COOLANT PROTECTION LEVEL OF THE HYBRID POWER ELECTRONICS MODULE AND HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY, CORRECT IF NECESSARY. MODEL AND MY 164 2010. *PE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

XENTRY (MERCEDES BENZ): REPLACING EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS. EXTERIOR LIGHTS. LI DID NOT MATCH DTB FROM WHICH IT WAS CREATED. (MAIN REMEDY FOR REPAIR WAS MISSING.) *PE

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

021231 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS

MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES: UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION MAY NOT MEET CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT THE OBD SYSTEM MA

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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

091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE OF NO SERVICE AND TELE AID INOPERABLE WILL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 across all model years (2002, 2010).

9 Total Recalls

1,089 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

93 Reported Crashes

39 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2011	0	1	View
2010	1	0	View
2009 (current)	3	42
2008	2	30	View
2007	2	20	View
2006	0	1	View
2005	0	6	View
2003	0	31	View
2002	1	139	View
2001	0	195	View
2000	0	258	View
1999	0	164	View
1998	0	200	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
GLA 250	1,219	416	View
GLC 300	1,143	568	View
GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
AMG GLS63	963	12	View
AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 - All Years Overview

MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 - Year by Year

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