MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mercedes Benz ML320

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2007 Mercedes Benz ML320
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:53:09.562Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2007: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1998133
1999125
2000166
2001136
200288
200322
20055
20061
200716
200821
200928

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320. While the contact was merging into highway traffic, white and gray was seen under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-01

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML320. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-01

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML320. While driving 60 MPH, all of the interior and instrument panel lights illuminated and then the engine stopped. The steering diminished and it became very difficult to maneuver the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-24

Seats

3 of 16 total reports mention: seats.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Seat back warmer overheats/burns small burn - the drivers side seat seat warmer burned a whole through the material and through my wife jacket causing a small burn above her left leg.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-11

Driver heated seat back cushion burned a hole through the seatback and driver's coat causing her to swerve off road ... No collision. Car has 23,000 miles and was only driven a mile before incident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-02

On 2/16/09 while out driving we smelled an electrical burning odor inside our 2007 ML320CDI just as we arrived at our destination. We looked around the vehicle and under the hood to try and figure out what was burning and found nothing unusual.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-07

Service brakes

3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

2 of 16 total reports mention: power train.

Electrical system

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2022-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic22V315000 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.

    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.

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  2. R
    2024-05-24Service brakes, hydraulic24V298000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mercedes Benz ML320 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Mercedes Benz ML320?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes Benz ML320 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.