1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 30 complaints for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Laundry list of failures. Jack has almost killed me while changing tire. Vehicle fell, almost hitting me but catching side of vehicle before landing on me! Hood latch has failed on a few occasions, causing hood to open while vehicle was in motion. Air mass meter failed. Has required 5 (five!) alignments in two years. When brought to dealer's attention, was told nothing was wrong. A month later requires another alignment.
The harmonic balance that is located in the crankshaft went out and caused the loss of power steering and control. Dealer informed the consumer that the damper pulley had separated.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 20 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints