2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 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.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,155 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Loss of power steering fluid, it appears to be from the hose connection to the radiator during driving and while stationery. This issue was previously recalled, i believe twice. Dealer requested $125”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2018 · Steering
“My wife drove the vehicle to work one day and when she was pulling out of the parking lot onto a busy street, the yellow triangle with exclamation point started to flash and engaged the brakes. My wif”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2016 · Service brakes
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 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320
How do I know if my 2003 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.