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2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA
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complaints citing a crash / fire

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 24V298000 Reported 15,604 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 22V315000 Reported 350,294 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 93,861 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Right rear brake light inoperative even with new bulb. Dash warning light shows this light not working .08”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2024 · Service brakes

“The rear turn signals and brakes lights are not working properly, even with new bulbs and replacement of the bulbs base case the turn signal still blinking as if the bulb is burned and the brake light”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2022 · Exterior lighting

Compare Mercedes-Benz ML320 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML320 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Mercedes-Benz ML3200133
1999 Mercedes-Benz ML3200125
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML3200166
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML3200136
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320188
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320022
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML32005
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML32001
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320216
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320221
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320328
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML32010
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML32001

Checking a specific 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320

How do I know if my 2008 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 22V315000).

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.