2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 40 mph unintended brake application causing loss of control. This has happened numerous times under different speeds and condition. It has happened on curves and straight road conditions. This has been happening since may 2016 at least 15 to 20 times.”
filed Jul 30, 2016
“I was driving approximately 25 mph getting onto the highway when all of a sudden my brakes seemed to lock up. My vehicle jerked violently and I heard this awful grinding noise. I was narrowly missed by the vehicle behind me as the jerk slammed my vehicle to a halt and turned my wheels causing my…”
filed Aug 8, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 ML320 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 ML320 | 6 | 27% |
| 2002 ML320 | 24 | 27% |
| 2000 ML320 | 45 | 27% |
| 1999 ML320 | 29 | 23% |
| 1998 ML320 | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.