The 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is a SUV that came with a choice of 3.2L 6-cyl and 4.3L 8-cyl engines. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 5-spd |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 14–15 city / 17–19 highway / 15–17 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,850–$5,500 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 523–592 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 2 configurations: ML320, ML430 |
| Age | 27 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Owners have filed 169 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class with NHTSA. 16 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 14 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 30 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
Brake line chafe
Analysis of complaints to odi and Mercedes and warranty claim data submitted by Mercedes indicates that the alleged defect has occurred at a low rate (36.5 complaints per 100,000 vehicles and 0.29 percent warranty claim rate), with no discernable defect trend indicating that the rate of chafing related brake line failu
Engine crankshaft pulley failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer
Power steering hose assembly leakage
The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for the connection.the loss of power steering fluid may result in gradual reduction in power steering assist (i.e., increased steering effort) over time, with potential damage to th
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Data retrieved October 2026.
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