2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
79 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 79
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of trave…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 14, 2026
- Complaint The sliding sunroof glass panel of the panoramic roof reverses during the closing process, either once or multiple times, without an entrapment (anti‑pinch) event being d…LI77.21-P-075806 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Apr 20, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to a…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 16, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 9, 2026
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 25, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2025
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flo…LI83.20-P-051802 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2025
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing directio…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 15, 2025
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1.…LI82.35-P-078467 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 2024
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to its outlet openings, the headlamp is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases c…LI82.10-P-078302 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to …LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 23, 2024
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage â ¢ Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). â ¢ Objects wedged b…LI91.18-P-077075 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2023
- Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. …LI82.10-P-064766 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 30, 2020
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlemen…NCU - HVAC Warra · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 21, 2020
- Oil in engine wiring harnessLI05 20-P-067123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 9, 2017
- No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.LI8330P0496447 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2016
- Headlamps fogged.LI8210P0647661 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 26, 2016
- Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.RecallUpdate · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 11, 2016
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"LI07.08-P-060993 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 25, 2015
- Noises from the mounting of the rear weight sensing system (WSS) sensorsLI91.10-P-050164 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2014
- Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.LI91.25-P-059380 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Under certain circumstances, the 2-3 and/or 3-4 upshift can be uncomfortable when the transmission oil is cold.LI27.00-P-059383 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 10, 2014
- SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with HomelinkLI68.05-P-059193 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 20, 2014
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.LI49.20-P-056353 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2014
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.LI49.20-P-056353 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2014
- This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to e…C1A140101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
- Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642LI18.30-P-055434 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 2014
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700LI14.20-P-052079 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 6, 2014
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"GI88.40-P-057430 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2014
- This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to curren…S-SC- 2013090008 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.LI32.20-P-057942 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 4, 2013
- Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.LI8270P055572 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2013
- Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the in…S-B-67.00-29 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 23, 2013
- Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.LI82.95-P-056655 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2013
- The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after inter…LI82.85-P-055695 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2013
- If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied b…P-B-54.10-225d · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 3, 2013
- Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch)…LI47.20-P-054958 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Xenon burner inoperative or flickersLI82.10-P-054588 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 27, 2013
- Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become…LI-72-00-P · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2013
- Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking no…LI46-20P-055943 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 24, 2013
- Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js20-P-053398 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 12, 2012
- Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rmLI-88-70 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2011
- Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rmLI-68-50 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 10, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rmLI-80-57 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2010
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rmSB-32-25-82 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 19, 2010
- Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). Fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. In addition fa…P-049567 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2010
- Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat r…LI91-22-P-048771 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 5, 2010
- Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211…LI-58-40 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 16, 2009
- Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. (vehicles without led tail lamps) *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe updated 4/20/11. Repair …TB-82-10-632 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 5, 2009
- Mercedes: electronic stability program (esp), stability control (sr). References revised and reference to af deleted/supersedes dtb tb 42.45/42. Esp lamp on. Contact fault at conne…SB-P-047928 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Sep 22, 2009
- Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain …TB-P-047927 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 17, 2009
- Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed m…SB-47-20-56 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 10, 2009
- Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unk…SB-32-22-78 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 6, 2009
- Mercedes: update rear sam software. The opening and closing of tailgate with key remote, while the vehicle is locked, may cause the battery to drain due to incorrect rear sam rest …SB-2008110009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2009
- Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, c…SB-07-16-80D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 2, 2009
- Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument …TSB-2009020004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2009
- Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of air/water…TB-83-10-112B · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 12, 2009
- Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe462046 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 4, 2008
- Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and housing…TB-46-10-32 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 2, 2008
- Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164 and…TB-46-10-39C · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 2, 2008
- Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air su…SB-2008080001 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2008
- Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks,…SB-07-16-08 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 16, 2008
- Mercedes benz: oil leak at the engine air intake duct. Oil leakage at the air intake duct downstream of the engine air filter to the turbocharger, the cause may be a damaged or inc…SB-09-20-29 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 4, 2008
- Mercedes benz: recode engine type in assyst (maintenance system) control module. The assyst system may not have been coded correctly. As a result, the low oil level light may not i…200-804-0003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2008
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, a…033008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2008
- Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown. *peTB-46-20-61 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 22, 2008
- Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. Models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). Years unknown. *peSB-27-00-104 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 2, 2008
- Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles. *peTB 83 10 112 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 7, 2008
- Models ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550, r350, r500, r63, r320 - model year 2008 -- update engine control module software -- check transmission control module …2007110001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007