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Mercedes-Benz Ml320 years to avoid

The Mercedes-Benz Ml320 years to avoid are 2000, 1998, 2001, 1999, 2002, 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2011 is the cleanest year on record.

1,088

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1998–2011

Years covered

7

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Ml320 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2000High complaint rate258
1998High complaint rate200
2001High complaint rate196
1999High complaint rate164
2002High complaint rate139
2009Open safety investigation42
2010Open safety investigation0

Every Ml320 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201110
2010avoid01
2009avoid423
2008302
2007202
200610
200560
2003310
2002avoid1391
2001avoid1960
2000avoid2580
1999avoid1640
1998avoid2000

Common questions

What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Ml320 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ml320 years to avoid are 2000, 1998, 2001, 1999, 2002, 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2011.

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Ml320?

By complaint volume, 2011 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ml320 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Ml320 have?

Across all model years, the Ml320 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,088 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.