Model year record

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls & problems

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 has 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints16filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

2 recalls for this model year carry an NHTSA do not drive advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicApr 26, 2024

Power assist › Vacuum

Recall 24V29800015,604 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.

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, hydraulicMay 9, 2022

Power assist › Vacuum

Recall 22V315000350,294 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

ML320 CDI 4matic Diesel

21mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)	5	1	0	36,000 mi
Seats	3	1	1	27,435 mi
Electrical system	2	0	0	—
Power train	2	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	0	0	—
Air bagsSide/window › Curtain	2	0	0	—
Steering	1	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0	0	—
Service brakes	1	0	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
My 2007 MB ML320 CDI has problem with water entering where spare tire located,after rain or when i use car wash.It builds inside so much water that module for for fuel pump stopped working,all wires were corroded,I paid for repairs from my pocket because MB dealership refused to fix my vehicle even they new MB ML/GL models have issue with water entering spare tire area.Now I find out they have recall with over323,000 ML/GL models.Recall number22v-955.I would like to file this complaint because dealership refuses to cover my previous repairs.Water still entering trunk area,and I have to constantly drain and vacuum trunk area.I hope you will have another recall or add older MB ML/GL to recent…
Jan 19, 2023
Power train
The vehicle would suddenly stop shifting or shift into neutral. This could happen at freeway speeds, where it would suddenly not have any power and just coast or it could be stuck in 4th at a stoplight and not be able to move.
Jun 7, 2021
Service brakes
Premature line corrosion on all of the steel hard lines. The brake lines are corroded and blistered and one of the lines are leaking fluid.
Oct 13, 2022
Air bags
STS light on with message saying Right curtain airbag malfunction visit workshop
Sep 1, 2022
Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Aug 2, 2022
Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealers Mercedes-Benz of Seattle (2025 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134:(206) 324-5959) and Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood (17800 Hwy 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037:(425) 409-2574) were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
May 20, 2022
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS MERGING INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, WHITE AND GRAY WAS SEEN UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT POINTED OUT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANNAPOLIS, 324 6TH ST. ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403, (888) 261-7620) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RUPTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT 'THE VEHICLE WAS DONE'. THE…
Apr 27, 2018 · 224,000 miles
Seats1 injury
SEAT BACK WARMER OVERHEATS/BURNS SMALL BURN - THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT SEAT WARMER BURNED A WHOLE THROUGH THE MATERIAL AND THROUGH MY WIFE JACKET CAUSING A SMALL BURN ABOVE HER LEFT LEG. BASICALLY A THERMAL INCIDENT IN WHICH THE SEAT HAS A HOLE THE SIZE OF A QUARTER BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK.
Mar 10, 2016 · 229,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.