2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 44 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 2% of the 44 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.
“I have had 5 incidences, while driving, of uncommanded brake application of my mercedes 1002 ML430. While driving at high speeds, up to 40 or 60+ MPH, my SUV came to a sudden and abrupt halt causing the vehicle to lock up and stop. In order to unlock the mercedes to continue driving I had to shut of the vehicle and re-start it, sometimes on the highway. These incidences have been scary and could potentially cause a major accident, injury or death. The car was towed today, october 23rd, for a second replacement of bad parts causing this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246476, filed 2008-10Related service bulletins
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
Suspension: 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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
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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