2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,686miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,686 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 2001 mercedes benz ML430. While driving 65 MPH, the brakes failed to slow down the vehicle. The contact attempted to pull to the side of the road, but the vehicle fishtailed, slid sideways, and nearly rolled over. He was able to stop the vehicle eventually. The dealer stated that the entire brake line should be replaced at the contact's expense because it was not covered under warranty. The contact stated that the brake line and the fuel line crossed one another, causing both to fail over time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223721, filed 2008-04, 82,686 miles“2001 mercedes benz ml 430. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake pedal issues. The consumer stated the brake pedal lost pressure due to the fuel tube coming in contact with the brake line. The brake line was leaking fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10746348, filed 2015-08Related 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…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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