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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Seat belts Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 136 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 1% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 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.

“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 third row seat belt would not release for more room. When consumer tries to make more room the seat belt would get tighter, causing bruises to appear on the children's necks. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.”

NHTSA complaint #10046218, filed 2003-11, 44,000 miles

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008210%
200121%
200032%
199932%
199886%

Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

Brakes
48 complaints
Electronic stability control
33 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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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