1999 Mercedes Benz ML320

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1999 Mercedes Benz ML320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:36.985Z

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

1999: 125 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1998	133
1999	125
2000	166
2001	136
2002	88
2003	22
2005	5
2006	1
2007	16
2008	21
2009	28

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 29%

29% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

CRASH

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY

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WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT TURN OR JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT STEERING WHEEL STUCK UNEXPECTEDLY AND CONSUMER HAS HIT A WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS.....*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030108

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH INJURY

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20130617

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CAR WAS STOPPED PUT INTO PARK POSITION ON THE TRANSMISSION. CAR LURCHED FORWARD, CRASHED THRU GARAGE ADJOINING PORCH AND DECK AND ROLLED OFF DROPPING 10 FEET AND TURNING ON IT'S SIDE. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021106

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 FEET AND CRASHED INTO A CHERRY TREE. UPON EXAMINATION GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN PARK GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011218

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20190307

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030213 — PE (closed 20030404)

POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (36 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (33 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.