1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 4% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
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.
“Right rear strut and spring on my 1999 mercedes ml 320 is bad and needs replaced after only 53,000 miles, none of which are off-road miles. The dealer has quoted ~$750 to replace just the strut.”
NHTSA complaint #10065620, filed 2004-04, 53,000 miles“Vehicle has been out of alignment/balance since purchase. Vehicle has been in repair four times since purchase in january 1999 for a total out-of-service of about a month. Vehicle has alternately been aligned, tires balance or rotated to correct vibration of vehicle at all speeds. Original general tires were exchanged for a set of dunlops in may of 1999, due to depressions/bulges in sidewalls. Vehicle was returned to repair in november 1999 for out of balance/alignment condition. Repair shop said vehicle was re-balanced using load-bearing technique. …”
NHTSA complaint #714990, filed 1999-11Related service bulletins
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320
35 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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