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Mercedes Benz ML320 no deployment problems

14 of the 741 owner complaints about the Mercedes Benz ML320 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 1998 model year.

owner complaints
14
worst model year
1998
typical mileage
109,340
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2005
    1
  • 2002
    2
  • 2000
    4
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    4

What owners say

Filed Oct 16, 2021 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in an accident a week ago my airbags did not deploy under serious impacts my car rolled serveral times before comming to a stop on its side not one airbag went off also there was a warning light lit up about the bas system and some other malfunction the two warning lights never went off they stayed on constant while driving I have serious injuries due to no airbags going off im very dissappointed in the fact this could have been fixed and prevented another friend has the same problem as I do and will file their own compl;aint now I dont have a vehical period what am I susposed to do? If my kids were with me I would sue for sure thank god they were not with me !!! Come on mercedes fix the problem before more people get hurt your well aware of this problem already do something!!

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Airbags, Body · CO · crash · 1 injury

Front end collision - airbags failed to deploy.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · MD · crash

1998 mercedes benz ml-320. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated while making a turn and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated and hit a concrete column. This damaged the main metal frame behind the front bumper. The airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · NJ · crash

My 1999 mercedes ml-320 was traveling on a through highway at about 40 MPH when it was broadsided at the intersection by another vehicle, which apparently didn't stop at the stop sign. As a result of the impact, my vehicle rolled over twice. The side airbags didn't deploy. I am concerned that they were defective; therefore, I am requesting a safety investigation regarding possible defects in the airbags or devices controlling side airbag deployment.

Filed Apr 23, 2011 · Airbags · 109,340 miles · TX · crash

I was involved in an accident a driver ran a stop sign (he must have been doing 60+ MPH) hit my car on the from driver side. The impact was so intense that I hit the side window with my head my car that was going straight did a 90 degree turn and the air bags never deployed. My car is a 2002 ml320.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Airbags · 156,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Car struck in driver's side, damaging both front and rear door ,as well as partially bending the post between the doors. However, the side air bag failed to deploy. Car was totaled by the insurance company.

Filed Apr 19, 2006 · Airbags · IL · crash

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.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The airbags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained severe neck and back injuries. *ak the vehicle was struck on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was constantly in for service for related repairs. *sc

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Airbags, Body · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was always being serviced and the air bags failed to deploy in a severe accident. *ph the consumer was struck by another driver and caused damage on both sides of the vehicle. Both sides of the doors were smashed and there was extensive damage in the passenger's cabin. Other problems are as followed: the engine light was on, engine low level oil light had come on, when the right front and left rear windows were erratic when going down, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the rear cargo accessory plug was inoperative, the trim on the left side of the left front seat cracked, there was a buldge on the right rear tire, lug bolts were missing on the right rear wheel and the rear pads needed to be replaced, there was a noise heard in the rear when going over bumps, the power supply plug in the rear cargo area was inoperative, the light behind the climate control panel was inoperative, the left front window was intermittent, the left front park light was inoperative, the left front door was not closing due to the latching, the rear electrical plug in the rear cargo area was inoperative, the material on the center console wrinkled, the sunroof would bind when opened, the rear tire had a knot on the sidewall, when the vehicle was filled with fuel the fuel gauge would go down, there was a noise in he right front wheel when driven at low speeds, there was a whining noise when turning the steering wheel and the steering was stiff.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Various problems involving 2000 mercedes benz ml320 / also air bags failed to deploy.*mr consumer was struck by another vehicle causing damage to both sides of the vehicle. All the doors were smashed in yet none of the six air bags deployed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated while driving. Vehicle has been to the mechanic many times for repairs but to no avail. Consumer felt vehicle may be defective and would like to exchange or get money back.

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported February 11, 2016 · 711,159 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 16V081000 · Recall details

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Which Mercedes Benz ML320 years have airbags did not deploy in a crash problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1998 (4 complaints), 2000 (4 complaints) and 1999 (3 complaints).

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