CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (6 reports).
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure
Certain 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles may have moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing.
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure
Moisture can build up inside the brake booster housing of certain Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles from model years 2006 and 2007.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Rear coil springs rusted through and broke resulting in greatly diminished vehicle stability, especially in emergency maneuvers. Have had numerous repair facilities evaluate, including the dealer. All have refused to replace rear springs due to safety risk
OUR VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. MY WIFE AND I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF OF THE INTERSTATE WHEN WE STARTED TO SMELL AN ODD SMELL. WE PULLED INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT WHERE WE STARTED TO SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN A HOTEL DRIVEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. WE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SAW FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WE CALLED 911 AND HOTEL STAFF TRIED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BUT IT CONTINUED TO GROW. THE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED.
ISSUES WITH SUNROOF MB HAS DONE A RECALL ON ALL MODELS OTHER THAN "M" CLASS I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2009 ML 320
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (COURTESY AUTOMOTIVE CENTER, (530) 345-9444) WAS CALLED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 questions
Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320: Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure; Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (6), Fuel System, Diesel (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.