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Active Recalls (2)

24V298000 Apr 26, 2024 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and caus...

22V315000 May 9, 2022 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumul...

Complaints

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Jan 19, 2023 Electrical System

My 2007 MB ML320 CDI has problem with water entering where spare tire located,after rain or when i use car wash.It builds inside so much water that module for for fuel pump stopped working,all wires were corroded,I paid for repairs from my pocket because MB dealership refused to fix my vehicle even ...

Jan 19, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2007 MB ML320 CDI has problem with water entering where spare tire located,after rain or when i use car wash.It builds inside so much water that module for for fuel pump stopped working,all wires were corroded,I paid for repairs from my pocket because MB dealership refused to fix my vehicle even ...

Jan 19, 2023 Electrical System

My 2007 MB ML320 CDI has problem with water entering where spare tire located,after rain or when i use car wash.It builds inside so much water that module for for fuel pump stopped working,all wires were corroded,I paid for repairs from my pocket because MB dealership refused to fix my vehicle even ...

Jan 19, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2007 MB ML320 CDI has problem with water entering where spare tire located,after rain or when i use car wash.It builds inside so much water that module for for fuel pump stopped working,all wires were corroded,I paid for repairs from my pocket because MB dealership refused to fix my vehicle even ...

Oct 24, 2022 Power Train

The vehicle would suddenly stop shifting or shift into neutral. This could happen at freeway speeds, where it would suddenly not have any power and just coast or it could be stuck in 4th at a stoplight and not be able to move.

Oct 24, 2022 Power Train

The vehicle would suddenly stop shifting or shift into neutral. This could happen at freeway speeds, where it would suddenly not have any power and just coast or it could be stuck in 4th at a stoplight and not be able to move.

Oct 13, 2022 Service Brakes

Premature line corrosion on all of the steel hard lines. The brake lines are corroded and blistered and one of the lines are leaking fluid.

Oct 13, 2022 Service Brakes

Premature line corrosion on all of the steel hard lines. The brake lines are corroded and blistered and one of the lines are leaking fluid.

Sep 6, 2022 Air Bags

STS light on with message saying Right curtain airbag malfunction visit workshop

Sep 6, 2022 Air Bags

STS light on with message saying Right curtain airbag malfunction visit workshop

Sep 6, 2022 Air Bags

STS light on with message saying Right curtain airbag malfunction visit workshop

Sep 6, 2022 Air Bags

STS light on with message saying Right curtain airbag malfunction visit workshop

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed...

Jun 8, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealers Mercedes-Benz of Seattle (2025 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134:(206) 324-5959) an...

Jun 8, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealers Mercedes-Benz of Seattle (2025 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134:(206) 324-5959) an...

May 1, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 224,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS MERGING INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, WHITE AND GRAY WAS SEEN UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING...

May 1, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 224,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS MERGING INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, WHITE AND GRAY WAS SEEN UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING...

Mar 11, 2016 Seats 229,000 mi

SEAT BACK WARMER OVERHEATS/BURNS SMALL BURN - THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT SEAT WARMER BURNED A WHOLE THROUGH THE MATERIAL AND THROUGH MY WIFE JACKET CAUSING A SMALL BURN ABOVE HER LEFT LEG. BASICALLY A THERMAL INCIDENT IN WHICH THE SEAT HAS A HOLE THE SIZE OF A QUARTER BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. ...

Mar 11, 2016 Seats 229,000 mi

SEAT BACK WARMER OVERHEATS/BURNS SMALL BURN - THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT SEAT WARMER BURNED A WHOLE THROUGH THE MATERIAL AND THROUGH MY WIFE JACKET CAUSING A SMALL BURN ABOVE HER LEFT LEG. BASICALLY A THERMAL INCIDENT IN WHICH THE SEAT HAS A HOLE THE SIZE OF A QUARTER BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. ...

Apr 14, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

YEARS AGO, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH NEW MEXICO, MY DASH AND COMMAND CENTER FLASHED OFF AND REBOOTED. IT WAS A LITTLE CONCERNING BECAUSE WE WERE USING THE GPS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR DIRECTIONS. THERE WAS ALSO A TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT THAT CAME ON WARNING US TO GET TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WITHOUT SHIFTIN...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

YEARS AGO, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH NEW MEXICO, MY DASH AND COMMAND CENTER FLASHED OFF AND REBOOTED. IT WAS A LITTLE CONCERNING BECAUSE WE WERE USING THE GPS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR DIRECTIONS. THERE WAS ALSO A TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT THAT CAME ON WARNING US TO GET TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WITHOUT SHIFTIN...

Apr 14, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

YEARS AGO, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH NEW MEXICO, MY DASH AND COMMAND CENTER FLASHED OFF AND REBOOTED. IT WAS A LITTLE CONCERNING BECAUSE WE WERE USING THE GPS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR DIRECTIONS. THERE WAS ALSO A TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT THAT CAME ON WARNING US TO GET TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WITHOUT SHIFTIN...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

YEARS AGO, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH NEW MEXICO, MY DASH AND COMMAND CENTER FLASHED OFF AND REBOOTED. IT WAS A LITTLE CONCERNING BECAUSE WE WERE USING THE GPS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR DIRECTIONS. THERE WAS ALSO A TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT THAT CAME ON WARNING US TO GET TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WITHOUT SHIFTIN...

May 1, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EMISSION CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

May 1, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EMISSION CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

Apr 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 CDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED. WHILE A SERVICE STATION ADDED FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE FUEL TANK AND FOUND A CRACKED ON TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 CDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED. WHILE A SERVICE STATION ADDED FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE FUEL TANK AND FOUND A CRACKED ON TH...

Mar 28, 2011 Steering 36,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2007 MERCEDES ML320 CDI ON MARCH 12. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING - I INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (I USUALLY DO). I NOTICED ENGINE OIL DRIPPING (SMALL BUT NOTICEABLE AMOUNT) ON THE SERPENTINE BELT. I DID NOT THINK IT WAS URGENT - SO I TOOK PICTURES SO I CAN SEND IT TO MY SEL...

Mar 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2007 MERCEDES ML320 CDI ON MARCH 12. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING - I INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (I USUALLY DO). I NOTICED ENGINE OIL DRIPPING (SMALL BUT NOTICEABLE AMOUNT) ON THE SERPENTINE BELT. I DID NOT THINK IT WAS URGENT - SO I TOOK PICTURES SO I CAN SEND IT TO MY SEL...

Mar 28, 2011 Steering 36,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2007 MERCEDES ML320 CDI ON MARCH 12. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING - I INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (I USUALLY DO). I NOTICED ENGINE OIL DRIPPING (SMALL BUT NOTICEABLE AMOUNT) ON THE SERPENTINE BELT. I DID NOT THINK IT WAS URGENT - SO I TOOK PICTURES SO I CAN SEND IT TO MY SEL...

Mar 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2007 MERCEDES ML320 CDI ON MARCH 12. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING - I INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (I USUALLY DO). I NOTICED ENGINE OIL DRIPPING (SMALL BUT NOTICEABLE AMOUNT) ON THE SERPENTINE BELT. I DID NOT THINK IT WAS URGENT - SO I TOOK PICTURES SO I CAN SEND IT TO MY SEL...

Dec 2, 2010 Seats Fire 23,600 mi

DRIVER HEATED SEAT BACK CUSHION BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEATBACK AND DRIVER'S COAT CAUSING HER TO SWERVE OFF ROAD ... NO COLLISION. CAR HAS 23,000 MILES AND WAS ONLY DRIVEN A MILE BEFORE INCIDENT. *TR

Dec 2, 2010 Seats Fire 23,600 mi

DRIVER HEATED SEAT BACK CUSHION BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEATBACK AND DRIVER'S COAT CAUSING HER TO SWERVE OFF ROAD ... NO COLLISION. CAR HAS 23,000 MILES AND WAS ONLY DRIVEN A MILE BEFORE INCIDENT. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

DEAR NHTSA, MY '07 MERCEDES ML-320-CD WAS BOUGHT 'NEW'. THE DEFECT OF A RUN-AWAY, HI RPM REVVING-UP OF THIS DIESEL ENGINE WAS FIRST EXPERIENCED APPROX 21/2 MONTHS AGO. IT HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER HAVING IT PARKED AT A LOCAL SHOPPING CTR FROM WHICH I DROVE IT ONTO THE MAIN STREET ATA MODERATE SPEED ...

Aug 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

DEAR NHTSA, MY '07 MERCEDES ML-320-CD WAS BOUGHT 'NEW'. THE DEFECT OF A RUN-AWAY, HI RPM REVVING-UP OF THIS DIESEL ENGINE WAS FIRST EXPERIENCED APPROX 21/2 MONTHS AGO. IT HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER HAVING IT PARKED AT A LOCAL SHOPPING CTR FROM WHICH I DROVE IT ONTO THE MAIN STREET ATA MODERATE SPEED ...

Mar 7, 2009 Seats 27,435 mi

ON 2/16/09 WHILE OUT DRIVING WE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR INSIDE OUR 2007 ML320CDI JUST AS WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION. WE LOOKED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND UNDER THE HOOD TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS BURNING AND FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. THE ODOR WAS GONE BY THE TIME WE GOT BACK IN THE VEHIC...

Mar 7, 2009 Seats 27,435 mi

ON 2/16/09 WHILE OUT DRIVING WE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR INSIDE OUR 2007 ML320CDI JUST AS WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION. WE LOOKED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND UNDER THE HOOD TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS BURNING AND FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. THE ODOR WAS GONE BY THE TIME WE GOT BACK IN THE VEHIC...

Oct 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ALL OF THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. THE STEERING DIMINISHED AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Oct 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ALL OF THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. THE STEERING DIMINISHED AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...