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1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 124 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320.

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1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 owner complaints

Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320, describing incidents dated October 1, 1998 to July 23, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 35 complaints
  • Steering 29 complaints
  • Power Train 19 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
  • Service Brakes 11 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints

Of the 124 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 124 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11536152 · Filed

    The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that she refilled the power steering reservoir several times and noted that there was a stain underneath her…

  • ODI #11475424 · Filed

    There was a recall on the steering on my 1999 Mercedes Benz . The Manufacturer said its closed . The steering is leaking and hard to drive and I fear the power steering pump will go out while I am driving the Vehicle. I fear for my safety. How can I get this recall opened and my vehicle fixed .

  • ODI #11437033 · Filed

    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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Mercedes Benz ML320 model years

Check your 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz ML320 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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