2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,527miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 2% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,527 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.
“My ML320 has 101,260 miles on it and I have had to replace the center support bearing 4 times for this vehicle. I keep it garaged, service it regularly, and drive between 10k and 12k a year. I feel this is a safety issue and an issue with this vehicle and would like to know if there are any other complaints regarding this.”
NHTSA complaint #10442748, filed 2012-01, 52,962 miles“While driving in heavy traffic at 45mph, the brakes automatically engaged and the electronic stability program and yaw rate sensor failed. I was narrowly able to avoid a serious accident. After searching many online mercedes forums, this seems to be a recurring problem for 2000-2001 ml models and is related to NHTSA campaign pe07007 that was closed in 2007. However, the problem seems to be occurring more and more frequently now and grounds for a recall. The car is not safe to drive until fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10532334, filed 2013-07, 94,527 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes ML320. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the esp and bas warning light illuminated and then the ABS and the traction light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brakes engaged independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact stated he believed it is a faulty yaw rate sensor. The dealer was notified and a diagnosis was pending. The manufacturer was notified and an investigation was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,970 and the current mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10474070, filed 2012-09, 114,970 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, 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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