Mercedes Benz Ml320 1998-2009
Model Ml320 made by Mercedes Benz got 2 consumer complains as well as 45 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 1998 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 201 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 1999 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 167 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2000 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 266 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2001 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 225 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2002 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 127 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2003 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 35 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2005 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 5 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2006 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2007 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 27 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2008 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 27 |
| Mercedes Benz Ml320 2009 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 32 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| P-049567 | 06/07/2010 | 10034152 | Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. in addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sa | 10/20/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 542 | 11/17/2000 | 616286 | Information on insuring the proper seating of the support screw in certain vehicle's combination switch. *tt | 02/16/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| P-049567 | 06/07/2010 | 10034152 | Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. in addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sa | 10/20/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 01M992 | 01/05/1999 | 603948 | As of vin a057920 a new aam and immobilizer was introduced into production. *tt | 03/12/1999 | |
| 98090418M983 | 09/04/1998 | 602549 | Conditions regarding anti-theft sounds (model 163). *yc | 11/09/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| LI-07-08 | 12/08/2010 | 10038227 | Mercedes-benz: the starter clicks but does not crank when trying to start. a voltage dip is causing the ignition procedure to fail. *rm | 06/13/2011 | |
| LI-07-08 | 12/08/2010 | 10038227 | Ready | 06/13/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| LI-07-08 | 12/08/2010 | 10038227 | Mercedes-benz: the starter clicks but does not crank when trying to start. a voltage dip is causing the ignition procedure to fail. *rm | 06/13/2011 | |
| LI-07-08 | 12/08/2010 | 10038227 | Ready | 06/13/2011 | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| SB-P-047928 | 09/22/2009 | 10032725 | Mercedes: electronic stability program (esp), stability control (sr). references revised and reference to af deleted/supersedes dtb tb 42.45/42. esp lamp on. contact fault at connection for esp control unit mk25 (n47). no model years l | 05/05/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| LI-07-08 | 12/08/2010 | 10038227 | Mercedes-benz: the starter clicks but does not crank when trying to start. a voltage dip is causing the ignition procedure to fail. *rm | 06/13/2011 | |
| LI-07-08 | 12/08/2010 | 10038227 | Ready | 06/13/2011 | |
| 98090418M982 | 09/04/1998 | 602548 | Inspection of catalyst. *yc | 11/09/1998 | |
| 98070216M983 | 07/02/1998 | 602393 | Information regarding the expansion valve(model 163). *yc | 11/03/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 98060514M982 | 06/05/1998 | 602121 | Subject regarding engine control module for engine m112. *yc | 09/15/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| TSIMBNA58101 | 09/01/1998 | 602537 | Dedicated straightening equipment for collision repair (model 163). *yc | 11/09/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| LI-68-50 | 12/10/2010 | 10037985 | Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| LI-68-50 | 12/10/2010 | 10037985 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 980504980504 | 05/04/1998 | 602117 | Conditions with cd player installation at dealership. *yc | 09/15/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 13M981 | 05/29/1998 | 603632 | Some ml320 models may exhibit a low range indicator lamp remaining illuminated after starting vehicle at low ambient temperatures. *tt | 02/26/1999 | |
| 1998060001 | 06/01/1998 | 602387 | Concerns with low range indicator lamp. *tt | 11/03/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 499 | 11/10/1998 | 603208 | Breif information on fuel systems. *yc | 02/08/1999 | |
| TSIMBNA4704 | 06/01/1998 | 601451 | Checking fuel pump orientation and replacing fuel pump/sending unit for complaints of fuel gauge inaccuracy. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 071677 | 09/04/2007 | 10023493 | Mercedes-benz - leaking high pressure fuel pump/possible fuel loss/odor. models ml320, gl320, r320. model year unknown. *nj | 12/18/2007 | |
| 30JAN98 | 01/30/1998 | 604243 | Subject on specific repairs to fuel pump. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 341 | 08/03/1998 | 605393 | Brief information on removing and installing fuel tank. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||||
| SB-47-20-56 | 09/10/2009 | 10032707 | Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. when installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed movement. *pe | 04/30/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 18M992 | 08/27/1999 | 608401 | Subject on dealer technical bulletin 18m/99 - fuel line connectors. *mjs | 11/26/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSIMBNA9133 | 06/01/1998 | 601450 | Retrofit of power seat voltage supply to permit operation at all times. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| LI91-22-P-048771 | 02/05/2010 | 10034608 | Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. a warning message about locking the 3rd seat row may also appear in the display. *pe | 12/10/2010 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. when turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. this may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. when turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. this may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 011 | 01/07/1998 | 604246 | Information on installing group 60 - ml320, accessory side step bars. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| TSIMBNA7210 | 09/01/1998 | 602539 | Procedures for properly adjusting front door latches (model 163). *yc | 11/09/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 1998030001 | 10/01/1998 | 603013 | Replacement of hood/ cowl seal retaining clips to prevent entrance of water into engine compartment. *yc | 01/26/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| TSIMBNA7216 | 04/01/1998 | 601447 | Experiencing rattling from tailgate latch. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||||
| 547 | 12/12/1997 | 605752 | Sway bar experiencing knocking noise. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 1998040002 | 06/01/1998 | 602389 | Provided information on the procedure to add pinch nuts to the rear stabilizer bar mounting bolt. *yc | 11/03/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 547 | 12/12/1997 | 605755 | Provided information regarding all-activity module update kit (aam). *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 04M992 | 01/20/1999 | 603945 | Some ml320 model vehicles may experience insufficient airflow from rear air outlets. *yc | 03/12/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 1998040001 | 07/07/1998 | 602388 | Provided information on the procedure to add an o-ring to the heater return hose retaining clip(model 163.154). *yc | 11/03/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 16M982 | 07/02/1998 | 602392 | Information on installing a coil cord with a longer straight section is available for cellular phones. *yc | 11/03/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied brakes and vehicle skidded into another vehicle, front end vehicle sustained damages. *slc | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Complaint regarding power steering on mercedes benz ml320.*mr the consumer was requesting that if any recalls had been issued on the mercedes ml 320 style please advise them so defects can be repaired. *cb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | MONTVALE | 07645 | MERCEDES BENZ USA |