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Mercedes Benz Ml320 Problems

The Mercedes-Benz ML320 was the original M-Class variant, produced from 1998-2003 and again from 2007-2009, offering luxury SUV capability with a V6 engine. With 2,174 complaints and no reported deaths, the ML320 had reliability issues typical of first-generation models. The 2000 model year had the most complaints, while the 2006 refresh improved quality.

2,174
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
13
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2000
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2003 2005 2006

Common Problem Categories

Steering 300
Engine And Engine Cooling 234
Electrical System 186
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 154
Service Brakes 140

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2011 2 0 0 0 Good
2010 0 1 0 0 Good
2009 84 3 0 6 Average
2008 60 2 6 0 Good
2007 40 2 0 4 Good
2006 2 0 0 0 Good
2005 12 0 6 0 Good
2003 62 0 4 8 Good
2002 278 0 16 20 Below Average
2001 390 0 38 14 Below Average
2000 516 0 52 12 Avoid
1999 328 0 34 4 Below Average
1998 400 0 30 10 Below Average

Mercedes Benz Ml320 Years to Avoid

2000, 2001, 1999

Best Mercedes Benz Ml320 Years

2006, 2009, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions