2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 vehicle speed control problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The failed component is the YAW rate sensor, original part number A1635426340 (ATE part number 10.0980-0454.2), manufactured by ATE. I have experienced multiple incidents of sudden, unintended braking at highway speeds. These events occurred without warning and created an immediate and significant…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“On more than one occasion, my 2001 merc benz ml320 came to a complete stop and dramatically pulled to the right while I was driving at various speeds. The first time happened as I was making a right turn from a stand still. The second time happened as I was traveling at approximately 35-40 mph…”
filed Aug 15, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 ML320 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 ML320 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 ML320 | 11 | 13% |
| 2000 ML320 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 ML320 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 ML320 | 7 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.