1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 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.
“I own an ml 430 mercedes benz 1999. The transmission failed with only 116,000 miles on it. I called mbusa and they refused to offer goodwill in assisting with repair. The cost of repair is over $5,000.00. The owner's manual states that the ML430 supposedly has a permanent fill of automatic transmission fluid so regular checks and changes are not required and for this reason the dipstick has been omitted. How can the consumer be responsible for this if we cannot perform maintenance on the part? (consumer also reports a ruptured brake line and a problem with the catalytic converter. )”
NHTSA complaint #10031122, filed 2003-08, 116,000 miles“While driving at 65 MPH brake system seized. Consumer examined the vehicle and found that the brake pads melted. Also, ABS pump unit needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10073871, filed 2004-05, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430
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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