1999 Mercedes-benz ml320
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Mercedes-benz ml320 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1999 Mercedes-benz ml320 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1999 Mercedes-benz ml320 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1999 Mercedes-benz ml320.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1999 Mercedes-benz ml320 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1999 Mercedes-benz ml320 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1999 Mercedes-benz ml320. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE Closed
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER-STEERING ASSIST. ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 546 NON-DUPLICATIVE REPORTS THAT ALLEGE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE ON ALL MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES USING THE SUBJECT COMPONENT. THE SUBJECT COMPONENT FAILURES A…
NHTSA #PE03058 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Dec 2003 · closed Apr 2004POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE Closed
THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE CONNECTION. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN GRADUAL REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSIST (I.E., INCREASED STEERING EFFORT) OVER TIME, WITH POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN A FEW INCIDENTS OF HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FITTING, TH…
NHTSA #PE03006 · Steering · opened Feb 2003 · closed Apr 2003An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 30
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 30.
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
Bulletin LI27.50-P-071658 · Power Train · Sep 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
Bulletin LI27.50-P-049281 · Power Train · Sep 2020Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
Bulletin LI07.08-P-060993 · Engine · Mar 2015Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
Bulletin GI88.40-P-057430 · Equipment · Feb 2014Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
Bulletin LI32.20-P-057942 · Suspension · Dec 2013Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
Bulletin S-B-67.00-29 · Visibility · Jul 2013Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
Bulletin LI82.95-P-056655 · Electrical System · Jul 2013The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
Bulletin LI82.85-P-055695 · Electrical System · Jul 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
Bulletin LI47.20-P-054958 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2013XENTRY: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER RETURNS TO END POSITION. DUE TO A BENT PIN IN THE DYNAMIC BALANCER, THE SUPPORT SPRING OF THE BEARING BRACKET CAN SLIDE OUT OF PLACE OR BECOME UNHOOKED. MODELS 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 2/…
Bulletin LI-72-00-P · Structure · May 2013Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ML320. Model-year data, not specific to one car.