Model Year Problem Record

Mercedes-benz ML320 1998 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1998 Mercedes-benz ML320: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

133Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

20Complaints 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.

Engine33

Electrical System23

Fuel and Propulsion System21

Brakes17

Vehicle Speed Control7

Latches, Locks and Linkages3

Wheels3

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.

Engine33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 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.

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.

19985

199938

200013

20019

200210

200321

200410

20055

20064

20073

20085

20111

20123

20143

20151

20161

20181

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.