1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,770miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 9% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,770 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The yaw rate sensor is causing the car to unintended breaking. It started the breaking since I purchased the car in june, however over a week ago the actual car will break while im drive and bring the car to a complete stop and will not go until I cut the car completely off and let it sit for about 10-15 min and turn it back on and then it will drive again.”
NHTSA complaint #11354739, filed 2020-09, 35 miles“Uncommanded breaking of front wheels resulted in deceleration and severe overheating of front brakes. This occurred within one mile of destination. High engine revs and downshifting of the transmission were required to overcome the uncommanded breaking force and reach the destination. A similar second occurrence effected only the right front brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10631476, filed 2014-09, 95,540 miles“Driving at highway speed 65mph, the ML320 slammed on the front right side break causing truck to swerve right nearly out of control. When stopping and checking the front right tire, hub and brake pad were smoking and very hot”
NHTSA complaint #11184764, filed 2019-03, 175,000 miles“Stop and go traffic in worm weather causes front brakes to heat up and drag constantly to the point of causing the transmission to shift down and eventually stop the car completely. After about an hour of cooling down, it will behave normally. Dealer and a specialty shop can not find anything wrong. This problem started in the summer of 2005, four incidents since, the last one on the date indicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10192858, filed 2007-06, 46,000 miles“While rotating my tires, the mercedes benz mechanic reported that my front brake pads were worn down. I have driven for 44 years in many different types of vehicles. I have driven in 10 foreign countries and across the us several times. I do not abuse my car. My benz has never been off the road. It has never been in four-wheel drive.it is 18 miles to my office of which 15 miles are freeway driving. I cannot believe brake pads should wear out after one year and 15,500 miles. $250 per year to replace brake pads is crazy. Mercedes should advise prospective owners of this annual cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #735862, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10033607Jan 1, 2010Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. The spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 19% |
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 25 | 28% |
| 2001 | 48 | 35% |
| 2000 | 34 | 20% |
| 1999 | 11 | 9% |
| 1998 | 16 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320
35 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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