1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320, and owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,765 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 38 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1998 mercedes benz ml-320. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated while making a turn and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated and hit a conc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 19, 2018 · Vehicle speed control
“Michelin lattitude tour 255/65r16 tires are prematurely coming apart. I have less than 15k miles on these tires and the tread is ripping away from the side walls. There is no recall from michelin for”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 26, 2016 · Wheels
Compare Mercedes-Benz ML320 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML320 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 133 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 125 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 166 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 136 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 1 | 88 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 22 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 2 | 16 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 2 | 21 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 3 | 28 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
How do I know if my 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.