2001 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 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430. That ranks 2nd out of 3 ML430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 25%), typically at around 131,200 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 11 | 25% | 131,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 25% | 78,843 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 14% | 139,050 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 14% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 11% | 85,840 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 82,686 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 126,088 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 2% | 103,249 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 103,249 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 114,176 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 51,801 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz ML430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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 lamp switch failure. (PE10050) — opened Dec 21, 2010, closed May 4, 2011, led to recall 11V208000.
- Brake line chafe (EA08009) — opened Apr 28, 2008, closed Dec 16, 2009.
- Electronic stability control malfunction (PE07007) — opened Feb 1, 2007, closed Jul 11, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving 50 miles per hour when the car slammed on the brakes, nearly getting me rear ended. The throttle would not respond until the car was doing maybe5 miles per hour - on an interstate! The BAS/ESP light was on solid. I got onto an off ramp, called the dealer, was told it could be several…
Re: 2001 mb ml430 electronic braking sensor the front passenger brake initially locked up at low speed upon acceleration. After stopping and turning the vehicle off and back on the system was back to normal. Then one day i was traveling at near 70 mph in the passing lane of an interstate highway…
Twice now while driving and going over minor bumps (dots on the road to warn of crosswalks and a driveway entrance curb) the bas/esp and hazard lights have come on and the car has automatically applied violent breaking that took control of the direction the car was heading. This breaking continued…
Vehicle's front wheel brakes by itself while driving and the eps warning light comes on afterwards. Extremely dangerous in highway driving. Had the brakes checked, but nothing wrong. Online complaints suggests a failure in yaw rate sensor.
I was driving on the highway, going about 60 mph, and the car suddenly started applying the brakes on its own. Nearly got me into an accident. I was able to get over to the shoulder luckily. I had my toddler in the car and it was a very scary thing. When the brakes started engaging by itself, a…
Other Mercedes Benz ML430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 44 | 0 |
| 2000 ML430 | 47 | 0 |
| 1999 ML430 | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.