2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,025miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 3% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,025 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.
“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“The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified. The consumer experienced the following: the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode). The service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector. …”
NHTSA complaint #10022912, filed 2003-07, 52,025 miles“Also the windows go down by themselves. This has happen twice within the past 2 weeks. They go down when the car is off and the ignition key is out. They replaced the switch for the front windows. A week later the same thing happened to the back windows. We took the car in for service and all they tell us is that they cannot reproduce the problem. Therefore they feel that there is nothing wrong. I have had brake failure 4 times on this car. They have changed the master cylinder 2 x's. Are refusing to do anything else at this time. They say the car is okay.”
NHTSA complaint #752934, filed 2001-10“The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the sunroof suddenly shattered. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 05/23/13 the consumer was advised by the dealer, the failure was no longer covered under warranty. The dealer claimed to have never heard of any other failures such as this. Via the internet, the consumer discovered other vehicles with the same failures. Car insurance covered the damage. Updated 05/29/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10507518, filed 2013-04, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10167577Jul 23, 2013Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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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