2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls and problems

No recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350.

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recalls
35
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 22, 2023 · Unknown or other

OEM jack failed without warning. No injuries but it could have been bad. Car got stuck and spinning wheels dug into a region of hard packed snow over a gravel driveway at my father's house. I was using the jack to lift the wheels out of their holes so I could fill the hole with chunks of wood. To spread the load on…

Sep 3, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system

Hello my check engine light is on in my 2004 Mercedes ml350 so I took it to a Mercedes dealership for inspection and repairs. They kept my suv for 8 days and finally called me back and said they believe the check engine light is on because I need to replace my charcoal canister shut off valve. Now this component takes…

Jun 14, 2020 · Air bags · 178,000 miles

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE CAR HIT 170.000 MILES

May 16, 2019 · Seats · 100,000 miles

FRONT SEATS GETS VERY HOT WHENEVER WE TURN ON THE SEAT WARMER OPTION. THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN AT LEAST FROM 5 TO 6 MONTHS. WE ARE SCARED IT MIGHT BURN OUR BACKS. THANKS

May 21, 2018 · Steering · 162,000 miles

LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID COMING FROM HOSES, OR PIPE, OR SOME CONNECTION. I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE WHEN I STARTED MY CAR ONLY TO HEAR A LOUD WHINING NOISE AND A HARD-TO-TURN STEERING WHEEL.

ML350 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 0100
2003 02504
2004 03533
2005 02303
2006 21721019
2007 283725

Across all years, the 2006 ML350 has the most complaints (172). All Mercedes-Benz ML350 years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (6 complaints), followed by air bags (5).
How many 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 35 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 22, 2023.