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2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.

“Air bag light came on intermittently. Consumer was informed that when that light were on the air bag did not work. The sensor wasa replaced. However, the problem recurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10089697, filed 2004-08, 20,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009311%
200815%
200716%
2005120%
200315%
200222%
200186%
2000148%
199954%
199875%

Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320

Seats
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology