1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz ml320. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the door locks on all four doors independently lock and unlock continuously. The driver side door would not unlock from the outside and the contact had to enter from the passenger side door. The…”
filed Nov 5, 2012
“Laundry list of failures. Jack has almost killed me while changing tire. Vehicle fell, almost hitting me but catching side of vehicle before landing on me! Hood latch has failed on a few occasions, causing hood to open while vehicle was in motion. Air mass meter failed. Has required 5 (five!)…”
filed May 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become unhooked. Models 164, 251, 166, 204…
LI-72-00-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2013
Structure problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 ML320 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 ML320 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 ML320 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 ML320 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 ML320 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 ML320 | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.