Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 952 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz ML350 (model years 2001, 2003–2015). The most reported problem area is air bags (197 complaints), followed by electrical system (158 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 52 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 68 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 57 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 65 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 111 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 101 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 93 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 67 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 83 | 7 | 25 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 172 | 10 | 19 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (172), 2011 (111) and 2010 (101). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz ML350 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 197 | 11 of 14 | |
| Electrical system | 158 | 12 of 14 | |
| Engine | 122 | 12 of 14 | |
| Power train | 100 | 10 of 14 | |
| Steering | 94 | 11 of 14 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V298000 | Apr 26, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2006–2011 | 15,604 |
| 22V955000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module | 2012–2015 | 348,183 |
| 22V315000 | May 9, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2006–2011 | 350,294 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2015 | 24,226 |
| 18V272000 | Apr 27, 2018 | Suspension: front | 2012–2015 | 9,725 |
| 17V177000 | Mar 14, 2017 | Electrical system: software | 2012–2014 | 51 |
| 16V900000 | Dec 14, 2016 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft | 2015 | 48 |
| 16V442000 | Jun 16, 2016 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2015 | 423 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 61 complaints and a fire in 77 complaints; 55 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.