1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320

193 problems have been reported for the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320. The following chart shows the 20 most common problems for 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 32 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (23 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	32
Electrical System	23
Visibility	19
Service Brakes	18
Gasoline Fuel System	15
Structure	12
Power Train	11
Seat Belt	8
Other Fuel System	6
Air Bag	6
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Exterior Lighting	6
Steering	6
Unknown Or Other	5
Suspension	5
Seats	4
Wheel	3
Equipment	3
Latches/locks/linkage	3
Interior Lighting	2

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 in 1998.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	1
2015	1
2014	6
2013	0
2012	3
2011	1
2010	0
2009	0
2008	3
2007	3
2006	6
2005	6
2004	18
2003	18
2002	7
2001	10
2000	9
1999	20
1998	7

📊 Compare the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz ML320, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 with the Mercedes Benz ML320 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 ML320 is 193 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Mercedes Benz ML320 is 94.

Table 3. Compare the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2009 ML320	35
2008 ML320	27
2007 ML320	13
2006 ML320	1
2005 ML320	5
2003 ML320	31
2002 ML320	131
2001 ML320	186
2000 ML320	251
1999 ML320	161
1998 ML320	193

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