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2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 2 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.

“8/1/2021 accident involving 2008 Mercedes ML320 CDI >recall faulty tow hitch< Mercedes has refused to conduct an investigation and resolve these damages. While injured (both myself and 9 yr old son w/ a heart condition), no serious injuries or fatalities happened during the accident. It resulted in totaling the vehicle and our camper. Recall doc's show that Mercedes of New Orleans completed the recall; however, they either falsified disclosing they did the repair or conduct poor workmanship when repairing the hitch. …”

NHTSA complaint #11431324, filed 2021-09

“Tow hitch weld broke resulting in vehicle accident. Interstate wreck, could have killed myself, my 9 yr old and 4 dogs along w/ any other vehicles that could have struck us.”

NHTSA complaint #11428004, filed 2021-08

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009311%
2008210%
200245%
200154%
200032%
199954%
199854%

Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320

Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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