1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML430 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430. That ranks 2nd out of 3 ML430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (18 complaints, 41%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 41% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 18% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 14% | 83,353 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 11% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 9% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 9% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 108,606 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430.
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
- Brake line chafe (EA08009) — opened Apr 28, 2008, closed Dec 16, 2009.
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
December 11, 2013 i was driving home from work my benz quit on me in the road would not start back (my home is within 2 miles of my work) the day before it had quit as i was making a turn but restarted a couple of days prior i had the car warming and it shut off while warming up but restarted…
After exiting the freeway i noticed a loud exhaust sound coming from underneath the car. After pulling over iooked underneath the car ant the front driver's side catalytic converter split in half along the welds. *tr basically, the exhaust is venting directly to the open air without going through…
The brakelines rusted through causing a complete loss of fluid and the ability to stop the car. *tr
Tl* the owns a 1999 mercedes-benz ml 430. The contact stated while driving 25 mph the catalytic converter starting making a noise and leaking. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic notice the welding was cracking. The mechanic pulled up a recall and suggested the contact…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz ml430. While driving at 25 mph, the contact heard a loud, unusual pop. The contact stated the vehicle sounded similar to a loud motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the two front catalytic converters would need…
Other Mercedes Benz ML430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 ML430 | 44 | 0 |
| 2000 ML430 | 47 | 0 |
| 1999 | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ML430 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.