CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 7 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (33 reports).
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320.
Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 problems
Problem areas named in the 136 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 26 |
| Steering | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
What owners report
The failed component is the YAW rate sensor, original part number A1635426340 (ATE part number 10.0980-0454.2), manufactured by ATE. I have experienced multiple incidents of sudden, unintended braking at highway speeds. These events occurred without warning and created an immediate and significant risk of a serious collision, endangering not only myself and my family but also other motorists sharing the roadway. While the defect has not been reproduced or confirmed by either a Mercedes-Benz dealer or an independent repair facility, the absence of a successful diagnosis does not diminish the seriousness of the safety hazard. In fact, your agency opened an investigation into this issue in 20
The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that the front passengerâs 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.
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.
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
ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320?
Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (33), Service Brakes (26), Steering (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 has been fixed?
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