Mercedes Benz ML320 years to avoid
More than twice the ML320's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes Benz ML320 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz ML320 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz ML320 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes144
- Steering140
- Engine127
- Electrical90
- Fuel system77
- Driver assistance67
- Transmission57
- Acceleration56
- Airbags43
- Visibility41
- Body32
- Suspension26
Most reported problems on the Mercedes Benz ML320
Mercedes Benz ML320 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65 | 28 | Engine | 58,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 73 | 21 | Lights | 100,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 81 | 16 | Engine | 50,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 95 | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 92 | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2003 | 72 | 22 | Seats | 51,723 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 25 | 88 | Brakes | 90,000 | 1 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 9 | 136 | Brakes | 90,600 | 0 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 166 | Steering | 79,000 | 0 | 13 | |
| 1999 | - | 125 | Engine | 72,000 | 0 | 14 | |
| 1998 | - | 133 | Engine | 79,279 | 0 | 9 |
Recalls 4
Mercedes Benz ML320 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz ML320
What years of the Mercedes Benz ML320 should you avoid?
2001 and 2002. Each has more than twice the Mercedes Benz ML320's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 136, mostly about brakes and driver assistance.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz ML320?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz ML320?
Brakes, with 144 complaints across all years, followed by steering (140) and engine (127).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz ML320 have?
4 recalls between 1998 and 2009. The 2009 model year has the most, with 3.
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