2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 6% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Dt: contact stated that the windshield wipers did not work. The air bag light and the check engine light came on and will not go off. The dealer performed the repairs, and the failure recurred. They were telling the contact that they did not know what the problem was. The manufacturer advised her to contact dealer. The driver side window was imoperative. Updated 01/06/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10140555, filed 2005-10, 49,000 miles“Safety system failure, including braking assist, seat belts, air bags and tel-aide due to computer chip failure. Caused two accidents after which customer paid to have vehicle reviewed bumper to bumper and the failing chip was replaced. During this time, the dash warning lights did not illuminate to warn of the failure which the vehicle computer documented 15 times in a six-month period (between the two accidents). Approximately eight months later, the warning light on the dash illuminated again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158774, filed 2006-06, 76,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11417737, filed 2021-05, 132,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz ML320. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. He crashed into a tree and the vehicle was completely destroyed. The air bags deployed and the chemicals caused severe burns on his right arm. He has supporting documents. After the crash, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections), which explicitly referenced the failure that he experienced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256938, filed 2009-01, 68,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11317979, filed 2020-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
48 complaintsElectronic stability control
33 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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