2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 290miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 290 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
- 10033607Jan 1, 2010Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. The spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed…
- 10032707Sep 10, 2009Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed…
- 10029105Apr 2, 2009Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy…
- 10026201Jun 16, 2008Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes…
- 10023491Sep 1, 2007Mercedes-benz - procedure for replacing fuel pump and fuel filter modules . Models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, ml550, gl320, gl450, gl550, r63, r320, r350, r500. Model year all.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 | 32% |
| 2007 | 2 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 16 | 10% |
| 1999 | 14 | 11% |
| 1998 | 20 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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