2005 Mercedes Benz ML320: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
5,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 5 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 20.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 |
Air Bags: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 3; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10102991 · 2004-12-15 (December 15, 2004)
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 THEREAFTER THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND STALL. ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2004 WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. 2)ON TUES DECEMBER 7 MY VEHICLE WAS IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO STALLING.…
Owner-reported narrative. 290 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102991 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10117665 · 2005-04-08 (April 8, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO FIRST OR SECOND GEAR. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117665 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10119185 · 2005-07-15 (July 15, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10140778 · 2005-10-25 (October 25, 2005)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140778 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155678 · 2006-04-19 (April 19, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10155678 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.