2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The part named most often is air bags, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 67 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags1 20%
- Equipment1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Air bags: “During accident where ml 320 was broad sided on drivers door, air bags failed to deploy. Driver of other car which struck mercedes admitted to traveling at 35 MPH. Furthermore, auto crash notify system failed; these are standard safety features for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10155678, filed 2006-04Fuel system: “1)ml350 was purchased w/10miles on friday november 12 that same day the vehicle was shaking when reaching 45 and 75 miles per hour and on november 14, sunday 4 times while stop the vehicle felt as if it was going to shut off. On november 15, monday morning while taking the vehicle to the shop the vehicle stalled two more times. Everyday thereafter the vehicle would shake and stall. On saturday november 27, 2004 while making a left turn the vehicle cut off. 2)on tues december 7 my vehicle was in a single car accident due to stalling. The vehicle has body and underneath damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102991, filed 2004-12, 290 milesSeats: “Child was on the back seat in a car seat behind the driver's seat. When brakes were applied while driving, the back seat came forward hitting her legs on the front driver's seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10140778, filed 2005-10, 8,900 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 8,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 67 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Brakes. Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is…
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Body and structure. Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Body and structure. Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even…
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound…
- 11031580Apr 16, 2026Exterior lighting. Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)…
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Exterior lighting. Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Exterior lighting. Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical…
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Engine. Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flow in the heater…
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Electrical system. Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML320
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28 | 54,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2008 | 21 | 94,500 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2007 | 16 | 43,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 5 | 5,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 22 | 51,723 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 88 | 89,670 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 136 | 87,800 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 166 | 77,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 125 | 71,500 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 133 | 79,279 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz ML320 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 8,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.