2005 Mercedes Benz Ml320 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections (1) · Seats:mid/Rear Assembly (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (67)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Power Train 2025-05-21 · LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the out
Showing the 6 most recent of 67 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-04-19 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 💥 crash“during accident where ml 320 was broad sided on drivers door, air bags failed to deploy. driver of other car which struck mercedes admitted to traveling at 35 mph. furthermore, auto crash notify system failed; these are standard safety features for this vehicle. *nm…”
2005-10-25 · Seats:mid/Rear Assembly · 8,900 mi“child was on the back seat in a car seat behind the driver's seat. when brakes were applied while driving, the back seat came forward hitting her legs on the front driver's seat.…”
2005-07-15 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections · 2,000 mi“while driving consumer lost power almost striking a tree. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who discovered that the power steering hose had become disconnected (2006 mercedes benz ml320).*ak *nm …”
2005-04-08 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 8,000 mi“while driving at a low speed transmission failed to shift into first or second gear. consumer had vehicle towed to dealer.*ak…”
2004-12-15 · Fuel System, Other · 290 mi · 💥 crash“1)ml350 was purchased w/10miles on friday november 12 that same day the vehicle was shaking when reaching 45 and 75 miles per hour and on november 14, sunday 4 times while stop the vehicle felt as if it was going to shut off. *ak on november 15, monday morning while taking the vehicle to the shop the vehicle stalled two more times. everyday th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.