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1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 brakes problems

11 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,540.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
95,540
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    3
  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    2
  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: caliper
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mercedes Benz ML320 brakes problems in other years

199819992000200120022003200720082009

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 13, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 35 miles · NV

The yaw rate sensor is causing the car to unintended breaking. It started the breaking since I purchased the car in june, however over a week ago the actual car will break while im drive and bring the car to a complete stop and will not go until I cut the car completely off and let it sit for about 10-15 min and turn it back on and then it will drive again.

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 175,000 miles · VA

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

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 212,000 miles · OR

This is in regard to the federal safety agency id #10033607, also mercedes benz service campaign #2009100002 dated jan 2010, for model 163. My vehicle isn't covered by above mercedes service campaign because it's v-6 model, but showing exactly the same safety problem. I've taken and attached a few photos of the problem area showing severe damage to fuel line and less so to brake line. The photos showing severe chafing between fuel line & brake line just below master cylinder. The service campaign only covers 8 cylinder models, but my 6 cylinder model is showing exactly the same chafing at the same area. I have not experienced any problem, but just noticed this issue last few days.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Brakes · 95,540 miles · NC

Uncommanded breaking of front wheels resulted in deceleration and severe overheating of front brakes. This occurred within one mile of destination. High engine revs and downshifting of the transmission were required to overcome the uncommanded breaking force and reach the destination. A similar second occurrence effected only the right front brake.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Brakes · 13,700 miles · HI

99 mercedes ml320 front right brake overheated traveling about 55mph.

Filed Jun 10, 2007 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · CT

Stop and go traffic in worm weather causes front brakes to heat up and drag constantly to the point of causing the transmission to shift down and eventually stop the car completely. After about an hour of cooling down, it will behave normally. Dealer and a specialty shop can not find anything wrong. This problem started in the summer of 2005, four incidents since, the last one on the date indicated.

Filed Jan 24, 2006 · Brakes · HI · fire

Front brakes on a 1999 mercedes benz ml 320 overheated, brakes were smoking . It started several months ago on the right front, then transferred to the left side this month. * dealership service manager stated this h happened before with a similar vehicle, where front brakes actually caught on fire. Service manager stated that they could not determine what caused the overheating brake problem , so they replaced everything all the way up to the brake master cyclinder. Brake failure can lead to an accident or wdeath if not corrected.

Filed May 28, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · MA

Fuel gauge does not read correctly/run out of fuel/engine quits loss of control, power brakes and steering may lead to crash/defect

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · WY

1.) brake pads need replacing after 10,000 miles. 2.) fuel filter replacement requires newly designed part and additional hoses, clamps etc totaling over $300. Because previous part causes fuel leaks(?) and not available. Shouldn't mb pay for part of this??

Filed May 17, 2001 · Brakes · SC

Brakes have been replaced twice and once rotors. Brakes were making a squeaking sound. Front and back brakes had to be replaced. Dealer never got permission to do repairs, but charged consumer for service.

Questions about the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 brakes

Does the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,540 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercedes Benz ML320 have bad brakes?

The Mercedes Benz ML320 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (48 complaints), 2000 (34 complaints) and 2002 (25 complaints).

Other 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 problems

Engine 35Steering 29Transmission 19Fuel system 14Acceleration 7Visibility 7Airbags 5Suspension 5Body 4Driver assistance 3Electrical 3Seat belts 3Locks 2Seats 1

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