2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Rear coil springs rusted through and broke resulting in greatly diminished vehicle stability, especially in emergency maneuvers. Have had numerous repair facilities evaluate, including the dealer. All have refused to replace rear springs due to safety risk”
NHTSA complaint #11468404, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
- 10038955Apr 9, 2013Mercedes-benz: at the front wheel bearing there is a loud knock sound when going around a corner at slow speeds. There is an insufficient fit at the bearings. *rm updated…
- 10038024Feb 2, 2011Mercedes-benz: there are defective connecting cables that are draining the airmatic compressor causing the airmatic light to come on.
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
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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