Model Year Problem Record

Mercedes-benz ML320 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Mercedes-benz ML320: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

125Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine36

Steering33

Power Train20

Fuel and Propulsion System16

Brakes12

Vehicle Speed Control7

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3

Electrical System3

Seat Belts3

Latches, Locks and Linkages2

Seats1

Equipment1

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

No recall campaigns cover this model year.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE03006Opened February 13, 2003 - Closed April 4, 2003

POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 03V121000.

PE03006Opened February 13, 2003 - Closed April 4, 2003

POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 03V121000.

PE03058Opened December 17, 2003 - Closed April 22, 2004

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19981

19996

200014

20016

20027

200332

200418

20058

20063

20079

20082

20092

20101

20114

20121

20131

20144

20171

20191

20201

20211

20221

20231

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.