During accident where ml 320 was broad sided on drivers door, air bags failed to deploy. Driver of other car which struck mercedes admitted to traveling at 35 MPH. Furthermore, auto crash notify system failed; these are standard safety features for this vehicle.
The worst 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 67
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
What 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
While driving consumer lost power almost striking a tree. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who discovered that the power steering hose had become disconnected (2006 mercedes benz ml320).*ak
While driving at a low speed transmission failed to shift into first or second gear. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer.
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. *ak on november 15, monday morning while taking the vehicle to the shop the vehicle stalled two more times. Everyday thereafter the vehicle would shake and stall. On saturday november 27, 2004 while making a left turn the vehicle cut off. 2)on tues december 7 my vehicle was in a single car accident due to stalling. The vehicle has body and underneath damage. This vehicle is unsafe. Ive complained to steve rogers, tim service rep, lovence and asher before the accident that this vehicle was unsafe. I repeatedly asked for a new vehicle. 3)I've taken the vehicle in on 2 different occasions each time the vehicle was in the shop for 3 to 4 days. Each time I was told that the system could not duplicate the problem.
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Questions about the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320
Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320, fewer than a typical ML320 model year.
What is the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 year score?
The 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz ML320: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML320 have?
No recalls on record.
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