2003 Mercedes Benz ML320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML320 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML320. That ranks 7th out of 13 ML320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 17,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz ML320 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 6 | 27% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 27% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 18% | 143,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 9% | 173,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | 173,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz ML320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electric seat warmer overheats/burns (PE05005) — opened Feb 2, 2005, closed Jun 29, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Loss of power steering fluid, it appears to be from the hose connection to the radiator during driving and while stationery. This issue was previously recalled, i believe twice. Dealer requested $125 diagnostic charge. Mb usa informed in a phone conversation, that this problem was already fixed…
My wife drove the vehicle to work one day and when she was pulling out of the parking lot onto a busy street, the yellow triangle with exclamation point started to flash and engaged the brakes. My wife quickly pull over to the side of the street and made her way back into the parking lot while the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz ml320. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and the rpms revved without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Bas light turns on while driving on the freeway and the car shuts off on freeway while driving. The gas pedal didn't work so i pulled over. I feel like its a dangerous to drive and putting other driver in danger so i stopped driving it. There was a recall for 2000-2002 ml320 but my car is 2003 and…
While driving, went over bump in road, and truck immediately lost speed. Pressure on gas pedal weakend. There was absolutely no acceleration. I pulled over after almost being hit, and turned vehicle off. Restarted and pull over into autozone to have them hook it up to diagnostic reader. It came…
Other Mercedes Benz ML320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 ML320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 ML320 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 ML320 | 28 | 3 |
| 2008 ML320 | 21 | 2 |
| 2007 ML320 | 16 | 2 |
| 2006 ML320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 ML320 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 ML320 | 88 | 1 |
| 2001 ML320 | 136 | 0 |
| 2000 ML320 | 166 | 0 |
| 1999 ML320 | 125 | 0 |
| 1998 ML320 | 133 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML320?
Owners most often report seats, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ML320 model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.