MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mercedes Benz ML320

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1998 Mercedes Benz ML320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:38.046Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz ML320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1998: 133 complaints 1998 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 136 complaints 2002: 88 complaints 2002 2003: 22 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2007: 16 complaints 2007 2008: 21 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2009
1998: 133 complaints
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YearComplaints
1998133
1999125
2000166
2001136
200288
200322
20055
20061
200716
200821
200928

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.