2005 Mercedes Benz ML320
Only 5 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 5 complaints
View as data table
| 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
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing mid/rear assembly.
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Child was on the back seat in a car seat behind the driver's seat. When brakes were applied while driving, the back seat came forward hitting her legs on the front driver's seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-25
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Fuel system, other
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.
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1)ML350 was purchased w/10MILES on Friday November 12 that same day the vehicle was shaking when reaching 45 and 75 miles per hour and on November 14, Sunday 4 times while stop the vehicle felt as if it was going to shut off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-15
Equipment
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.