1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Consumer Reviews
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(65 Total Reviews)
Hope for the best
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
Since the purchase, the brakes were done, including the front and rear pads. The airconditioner compressor had a major leak, so it was replaced, check engine light on resulting in a tuneup because it had the wrong plugs, stability control light on/cruise control inoperative, replacing the brake switch corrected the problem. installed a K/N air filter, now highway mileage is 24.6 mpg at steady 65, not bad for the size and weight of this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Engine power, ride quality, Bose radio excellent.
Suggested Improvements
Improve cup holders, notchy gear pattern.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
The light truck, as Mercedes calls it, is simply a joy to drive. Handling is superb. Engine is very powerful. Interior is extremely comfortable. Friends at school are filled with envy of my car. No problems yet anyway. New replacement key - $115. New automatically adjusing rear view mirror - $585. But overall ride quality is just wonderful.
Favorite Features
Heated seats, AWD, Bose sound system, leather, Mercedes emblem.
Suggested Improvements
AC vents in rear would be nice, larger LCD display in center console.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Good car for the price.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
A very good car. Fun to drive. Average gas mileage. Rides a bit rough. Overall a good car for the price.
Favorite Features
All wheel drive
Suggested Improvements
Better suspension needed
48,000
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
Bought the car with 35K miles. The ESP is great, you don't even feel it engaging. Seats are too stiff and lots of plastic. Steering feels heavy. Replaced all 4 rotors and pads for under $400, very easy-did it myself. Our Honda Pilot and Acura MDX beats the comfort factor and drivability but I feel very secure with ML specially when raining and snowing.
Favorite Features
ESP, the MB status (although the workmanship is subpar compared to Japanese). Heated seats, Flexible Maintenance Service, MB Engine.
Suggested Improvements
Less plastic. Steering recoil. Better "comfort level". Rear seats that fold easily. Better cupholders.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Never again for Mercedes
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
I traded in my Cadillac Deville that had no problems with 112,000 miles (never one repair) for this SUV assuming that it would be more reliable since it was made by Mercedes- Benz. Was I wrong. After 55,000 miles I had to replace the drive shaft. Then the harmonic balancer went out and took everything else out with it, that cost 1200.00 and turned out to be a recall. M-B reimbursed me 200.00 of the 1200.00. I have also replaced the transmission, transfer case, rear shocks, front struts. I have put almost 10,000 in repairs in this vehicle. The only good I have to say is the safety. I was the first car rearended by a surburban in a 4 car pile up and neither myself or daughter was hurt.
Favorite Features
Crash safety. Power. Bose speakers. Great in the snow.
Suggested Improvements
Everything mechanical needs to be replaced. Back drink holders. Less rattling.
4 out 5 people found this review helpful
Owning a '99 ML320
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
I love the sensitivity of the gas pedal and the ease of the steering wheel, but the gas mileage is pretty sad. Handful of electrical panel problems, but nothing major. No engine problems so far from owning it for six years. Good vehicle.
Favorite Features
Acceleration for SUV.
Suggested Improvements
Electrical panels.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
Everything starts falling apart at about 80k. We've spent well over $2k in repairs in the last 6 mo. and I was just told that we've got an entire page of other issues that need to be addressed as I had it at the dealer for our third recall! Last recall we paid $1200 in repairs before they issued the recall. After telling us they'd reimburse us we had to wait 6 months before Mercedes did so, and only after we had to start legal action. MB is not even close to being in Toyota's league. It's disgraceful what they charge for these vehicles/service and unfair that only a dealer can check fluids. MB service shouldn't be required to keep the vehicle from repairs.
Favorite Features
Cargo net is perfect for the dog.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders! They break easily and are too short to have any real purpose. Build a more reliable vehicle. Allow others to service your vehicles.
13 out 13 people found this review helpful
Great design and ride but quality stinks
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
I have owned a '99 ML320 since new and it now has 105,000 miles on it. I love the ride and utility of the vehicle and to be fair it has never failed to start nor has it ever stranded me except when the battery failed (and then a nice MB tech arrived to replace it at cost of battery). That said, the quality stinks. The car has been in the shop about 20 times for various bits and pieces failing or falling off. Everything from rusting lug nuts (within 90 days of new) to a failed steering sensor (requires replacement of entire steering column). This car is expensive and annoying to keep on the road. Final insult is that now the driver's door has penetrating rust. Buy a Honda Pilot instead.
Favorite Features
Design, utility, highway manners, comfortable driving position.
Suggested Improvements
Quality of components. I have replaced instrument panel, fuel tank, various engine sensors, radio/CD, power window switch (same one twice), fuel gauge, cupholders, multiple trim pieces and other electronic gremlins. No excuse for such lousy unMB-like components.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
This has been an extremely reliable vehicle. I seldom have to take it in for anything other than routine maintenance.
Favorite Features
Bose radio, heated seats
Suggested Improvements
Flatten out the cargo area in the rear
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
'99 Mercedes ML320
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4 Dr ML320 4WD Wagon
Review
My wife's car. Wonderful for her - sits high with great visability & comfort. The AWD is supurb here in Denver - great in snow and it doesn't eat up tires as I feared it would (we get 40K miles per set). Gets only 20 MPG on highway at 75. (I don't even try to determine our mileage in the city!) Reliability has been better than some other owners reported: Replaced air mass sensor (expensive!) at 55K miles (it caused transmission to shift late or not at all). Replaced front brakes at 40K and 73K; rear brakes at 73K. Brakes/rotors are expensive, but very, very easy for a do-it-yourself project. (Brake parts for four wheels cost me about $350.) Transmission can't be serviced by non-MB shop.
Favorite Features
Great low-range gearing for negotiating steep, rocky trailheads in the mountains! Excellent ground clearance and short wheelbase make back-country driving easy.
Suggested Improvements
Better warranty. There are too many expensive repair situations where owners are greatly exposed to unexpected budget busters!
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
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