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2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz ML320. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the camshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 4/30/15 the consumer also stated the glow plug control unit, heat element and door lock failed. Updated 05/07/15”

NHTSA complaint #10683919, filed 2015-02, 60,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200914%
200222%
200132%
200053%
199922%
199832%

Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320

Fuel system
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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