2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

195

Owner Complaints

19 Crashes 7 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

The 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 has received a total of 195 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electronic Stability Control Esc (33 complaints), Service Brakes (26 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

195 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 33 1 Crash
Service Brakes
Complaints: 26
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 10
Electrical System
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 2
Traction Control System
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11633252 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that the front passenger’s door failed to open more than 6 inches. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11417737 | AIR BAGS | | 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320. The contact stated that when they entered their vehicle and turned it on, the vehicle's passenger front door air bag made a sudden boom sound and then deployed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
#11317979 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION
#11317979 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | N/A miles
AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION
#11317979 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION

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Safety Rating for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

C1A140101 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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