2008 Mercedes Benz ML320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML320 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320. That ranks 8th out of 13 ML320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 29%), typically at around 117,778 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 29% | 117,778 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 91,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 10% | 87,891 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 28,900 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% | 69,850 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 70,658 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 125,781 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 127,555 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz ML320 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Right rear brake light inoperative even with new bulb. Dash warning light shows this light not working .08
The rear turn signals and brakes lights are not working properly, even with new bulbs and replacement of the bulbs base case the turn signal still blinking as if the bulb is burned and the brake light doesn't work simultaneously it work when the turn signal is not used. The car was took to the…
8/1/2021 accident involving 2008 Mercedes ML320 CDI >recall faulty tow hitch< Mercedes has refused to conduct an investigation and resolve these damages. While injured (both myself and 9 yr old son w/ a heart condition), no serious injuries or fatalities happened during the accident. It resulted in…
Tow hitch weld broke resulting in vehicle accident. Interstate wreck, could have killed myself, my 9 yr old and 4 dogs along w/ any other vehicles that could have struck us.
While driving the mercedes ml320 at night the vehicle suddenly posted the following message "battery voltage is too low. Please start the engine. Otherwise, comand will shut off in 3 minutes." the engine was running at this time and the vehicle was in motion. A short time later the headlights on…
Other Mercedes Benz ML320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 ML320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 ML320 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 ML320 | 28 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21 | 2 |
| 2007 ML320 | 16 | 2 |
| 2006 ML320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 ML320 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 ML320 | 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 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML320?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.