2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

2 recalls, 235 complaints - 97 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more

Consequence

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more

15,604 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more

Consequence

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

350,294 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

235 total complaints 22 crashes 25 fires 18 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	36
POWER TRAIN	31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	27
SEATS	15
STEERING	12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	11
SERVICE BRAKES	10
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	9
AIR BAGS	8

Incident date: May 14, 2025

I buckle the seat belt and it just comes unbuckled spontaneously when I’m driving. I check to see if the seat belt is secure by pulling on it. It seems secure but still unbuckles. I usually have to redo my seatbelt every 5 minutes. I do not feel like it will keep me safe in a collision

Incident date: May 14, 2025

Starting [XXX], through [XXX], we began receiving multiple "Critical Vehicle Malfunction" alerts (46 alert messages)via the Mazda app, including "Parking Brake Malfunction" and "Electric Parking Brake Malfunction." During this time, the vehicle experienced delayed starts and eventually required a ju... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2024

There are a few safety issues I've experienced multiple times while driving this car. To the best of my knowledge, there haven't been any warning lamps or indicators on the dash related to these issues. When driving, the car will activate the emergency braking system, braking incredibly hard at fre... Read more

2 injured

Incident date: Jul 4, 2024

2 injured

Incident date: Jan 9, 2024

My Tesla has been in need of repair for a "System Restraint Fault" 5 times since the car was purchased and 4 times in the past year. The Tesla service center has replaced multiple components including the seat harness, seat sensor, airbag, low voltage circuits over the span of the service appointmen... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2023

Abs problems due to HCU

Incident date: Oct 31, 2023

I came to a stop at a red light and the engine turned over to preserve energy, once the light turned green and I attempted to gas, the car would not move. I turned off and on repeatedly to try to get the car to go but with no success, I was causing traffic for at least 5 minutes while I had no clue... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2023

The car lost propulsion while driving on an on-ramp road onto an interstate, luckily the car was able to make it the shoulder. Vehicle slowed to below 40mph and intermittently down to 0mph when waiting and restarting vehicle. Able to finally get home in the emergency lane. VERY DANGEROUS and do not ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2023

Driver side DRL are not working

Incident date: Jun 27, 2023

The F150 was in a Park position while running in our driveway and lunged forward hitting our 2022 Toyota Highlander causing over $11,000 in damage on bother vehicles. ($1,428.69 Truck/ $9,000 estimate for Highlander). The vehicle was taken to Mooresville Ford on June 21, 2023 (earliest appointment a... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 27, 2023

When cleaning and adjusting the seat to move it to forward-facing, we discovered that two of the child harness straps (the crotch strap and one of the shoulder straps) had significant grooves cut into them, presumably by the plastic edges of the base. Given that this damage was not visible before mo... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

I've own a 2016 Subaru Legacy Limited 3.6, for coming on 2 years. In the last 3 months I've had to replace my battery twice. The last being a red top battery costing $300+ and only lasted 2 days. The first incident that was most disruptive was, driving home in rush hour traffic when I lost all power... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2023

Truck had check engine light and sever loss of power Intermittently. Brought to dealer to have it checked. Dealer said they cannot clear the code or fix the issue as the recall in effect does not have the parts out to fix. Recall z46 has been in effect since June of 22 and there is still no solution... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2023

Car began losing power particularly at low speeds. AAA inspected vehicle and determined that clutch and transmission would need to be replaced (~$10K repair). This is the second time the transmission and clutch have been replaced. The car has a total of 50,000 miles on it (ie, it is still, mechan... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the recall repair was not performed by the dealer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently experie... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2022

Incident date: May 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact was given an appointment by the dealer weeks... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

Balance shaft failure

Incident date: Apr 16, 2022

Brake delay. Caused an at-fault traffic accident on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Crash

Incident date: Apr 16, 2022

Brake delay. Caused an at-fault traffic accident on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Crash

Incident date: Apr 16, 2022

Brake delay. Caused an at-fault traffic accident on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Crash

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

Hello, There is a safety recall from the manufacturer and they have advised not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle does take a little more press on the breaks for it to function so we are assuming that we are affected by this recall. I have writen emails and called the Mercedez hotline on June 1s... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2018

car suddenly stalled out while driving in traffic and was told that the engine went out, was very dangerous and also seen on the website that 100s of other owners with the same problem and mercedes has not done anything about the problem.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2022

Since my significant others and I purchased this 2006 Mercedes Benz SUV - ML-350, over three months ago, we were wondering why the "Engine check light was always on" so we purchased (4) sensors and replaced the sensors of where OBD tests pointed out for the engine, deleted the Engine Check Light sev... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2022

Incident date: Jun 6, 2022

Engine has low power and a whine. Also has a Check Engine Light indicating Center Balance Shaft issue. I took it to Merz dealer and they said it’s known issue of soft metal sproket internal to engine that occurs often. Many times at 50k miles but I bought my car at 150k. Was told engine could ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2020

While trying to slow in to a corner, the brakes did not work, pushing harder on the brakes caused pulling and vibration. The vehicle left the road causing damage to right fender, bumper, wheel, tire and door. The vehicle has been inspected, brake pads and brakes seemed fine. This continues to happ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 17, 2022

There was a class action suit regarding Balance Shaft issues. I was not aware and having issues now.

Incident date: Dec 25, 2021

During a rainstorm Dec 25 2021 brake lights gas gauge windshield wipers and truck all stopped working. Trunk will not open no automatic interior lights.

Incident date: Dec 25, 2021

During a rainstorm Dec 25 2021 brake lights gas gauge windshield wipers and truck all stopped working. Trunk will not open no automatic interior lights.

Incident date: Dec 25, 2021

During a rainstorm Dec 25 2021 brake lights gas gauge windshield wipers and truck all stopped working. Trunk will not open no automatic interior lights.

Incident date: Jan 13, 2019

Engine failure due to the engine balancer shaft

Incident date: Feb 20, 2021

PULLING OUT INTO LANE OF TRAFFIC ACCELERATING WHERE CAR ABRUPTLY STARTS TO RUN VERY VERY ROUGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND CAN BECOME UNSAFE WITH NO POWER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC APPROACHING. SIMILARLY WHILE DRIVING OVER 60MPH SAME SCENARIO CAUSING CEL TO COME ON AND CAR TO DISENGAGE CRUISE AND ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2021

Incident date: Oct 12, 2020

VEHICLE WAS SENT TO THE SHOP FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED THAT IT WAS THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. THE SENSOR WAS CHANGED OUT BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME BACK ON. AFTER FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE BALANCE SHAFT LOCATED INSIDE OF THE EN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2017

EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2017 I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE DAY ONE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR WITH ALL THE WRONG THINGS WITH IT IT JOLTS OUT OF CONTROL IT'S SWERVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE POWER STEERING IS JUST A TOTAL MESS. WHEN I'M AT A ST... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2017

Incident date: Jul 22, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

SECOND YEAR OF THIS SAME COMPLAIN. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM MENTION THAT THE MERCEDES SHOULD BE TAKING CARE OF MY ISSUES. BUT THAT ISNT HAPPENING. MERCEDES JUST WANTS TO KEEP CHARGING ME . I LOOK UP THE DEFECTS OF THE CAR AND IT TELLS ME EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

Incident date: Aug 15, 2018

POWER STEERING FAILS, WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE OR PARALLELS PARKING. THIS HAS HAPPEN FOR YEARS AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT CAN LOCK UP . IT WAS AT ONE TIME A RECALL .AND MERCEDES MENTION TO ME THAT THE RECALL HAS ENDED. I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIGHT THIS . BUT I HAVE TAKING THE CAR TO MERCEDES ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2018

Incident date: Jun 4, 2020

I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR TO WORK ON THE CITY STREET (SANTA ANITA AVE GOING NORTH IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA CA), WITHIN FEW MINUTES AFTER I LEFT THE HOUSE I FELT MY HANDS GET HOT PROBABLY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE NEXT THING I KNOW MY CAR RAN OVER THE CENTER DIVIDER AND FLIPPED OVER. FORTUNATELY, I CA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 4, 2020

Crash

Incident date: Aug 1, 2018

A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. *BF WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 23, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT M... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	14.0	19.0	16.0	Premium	$4,750

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

97 manufacturer communications from 76 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
010000 STEERING	4
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	4
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
130000 VISIBILITY	3
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE	2

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

350000 EQUIPMENT

Armrest In Center Console (Front) Only Opens On One Side Or Not At All - Model Series 167

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles

100000 POWER TRAIN

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Oil in engine wiring harness

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamps fogged.

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Noises from the mounting of the rear weight sensing system (WSS) sensors

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

With an unfavorable sensor position and high rpms, the sensor may deliver incorrect rpm values and the transmission control unit may detect overspeeding. Owing to the software application, the control unit is not reset in the case of implau

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

220000 SEATS

Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Noise in center console area of W166.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Noise in center console area of W166.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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 ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700

350000 EQUIPMENT

Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

020000 SUSPENSION

Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

130000 VISIBILITY

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 interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS co

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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) is stored in the engine control unit.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Xenon burner inoperative or flickers

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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 UNHOOKED. MODELS 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. NO MODEL YEARS

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

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 NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

010000 STEERING

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

150000 SEAT BELTS

MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: GRUNTING/CREAKING SOUND FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEN BRAKING, DRIVING OVER SURFACE UNDULATIONS, NEGOTIATING TIGHT CORNERS, OR WHILE MANEUVERING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *JS

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: VEHICLE STUMBLES AND BUCKS FOR A FEW MINUTES AFTER A COLD START WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS LOW (NO DTCS). ENGINE RUNS ROUGH IN A WARM UP PHASE. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS

010000 STEERING

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. *JS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE LOAD COMPARTMENT ROLLER BLIND HAS CATCH BOLTS LOOSE OR BROKEN FROM IMPROPER FORCE WHEN USING. *RM

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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 FAULT CODE FC 9061 AND/OR FC 9062 IS STORED IN THE FRONT SA

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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 ROW MAY ALSO APPEAR IN THE DISPLAY. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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 DOES NOT APPLY TO LED TAIL LAMPS. *PE

250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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 CONNECTION FOR ESP CONTROL UNIT MK25 (N47). NO MODEL YEARS L

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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 VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2

021231 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS

092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

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 MOVEMENT. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DURING A VI

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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 UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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 BOX WHEN WATER IS USED WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS CLEANE

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

160000 STRUCTURE

014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE

014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION

PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE

013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

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 OF UPPER STEERING SHAFT (FIREWALL PIVOT POINT) OR STEERING

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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 251. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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 SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR. *PE

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ

010000 STEERING

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. *PE

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

POWER CLOSING ASSIST ON THE TAILGATE INTERMITTENTLY NONFUNCTIONAL. *KB UPDATED 8/27/08. *PE

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

WATER ENTRY INTO VEHICLE INTERIOR FOR ALL MODEL 164 VEHICLES. *PE

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS ML63, ML320, ML350, ML500, R320, R350, R500 WITH CODE 489 (AIRMATIC SUSPENSION) - AIRMATIC INOPERATIVE/ (VISIT WORKSHOP) DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *NJ UPDATED 3/11/08.

137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

REAR WINDOW WIPER FAILS TO FUNCTION OR STOPS INTERMITTENTLY. MODELS ML500, ML350, R350, R500. *NJ

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

MODEL ML350, ML500, ML63, ML320, ML550, GL450, GL320, GL550 4 MATIC -- EQUIPPED WITH SALES CODE 477 - TIRE LOSS WARNING SYSTEM (INDIRECT ESP BASED) WITH RUN FLAT TIRES -- MODEL YEAR 2005 TO 2007 (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INACTIVE) DISPLAYE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63, ML350, ML500, ML63, ML320, ML550, GL450, GL320, GL550 WITH DIESEL ENGINE OM 642 MY 2006-2007 -- UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. *NJ

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS WITH MECHANICAL MIRRORS - LUBRICATE FOLDING MECHANISM OF RIGHT AND LEFT OUTSIDE MIRRORS. *NJ

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

MERCEDES-BENZ - PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER MODULES . MODELS ML63, ML320, ML350, ML500, ML550, GL320, GL450, GL550, R63, R320, R350, R500. MODEL YEAR ALL. *NJ

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

REWORK STAINLESS STEEL UNDER-RIDE GUARDS ON FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *NJ UPDATED 10/03/07 *NJ

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COATING FORMATION ON GEAR SELECTOR ACTUATOR MOTOR (ISM MOTOR). *KB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHECK COMMAND AND NAVIGATION SOFTWARE AND UPDATE IF NECESSARY. *KB

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

THE SUSPENSION AIR PUMP MAY NOT MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT WILL STAY AT THE SUSPENSION'S LOWEST LEVEL WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO BE ADJUSTED. INSPECT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR AND REPLACE IF NECE

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. ON MERCEDES BENZ ML AND R CLASS MODELS. *AK

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

THE ALTERNATOR REGULATOR MAY FAIL TO PREVENT VOLTAGE VALUES RANGING BEYOND THE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE LIMITS. *TT

021510 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

INSTALL PLATE AT UPPER CONTROL ARM DUE TO OFF-ROAD USE OR ROUGH (WASH BOARD) SURFACES MAY RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLE NOISE AND VIBRATION IN THE STEERING MECHANISM. *TT

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT HEATED SEATS NONFUNCTIONAL. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER CLOSING ASSIST ON THE TAILGATE INTERMITTENTLY NONFUNCTIONAL. *TT

198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

CHECK FOR SPARE WHEEL BOLT PACKAGE (AMG WHEELS - CODE 787) AND SUPPLY IF NECESSARY. SPARE WHEEL BOLT PACKAGE MAY BE MISSING DUE TO AN ERROR AT THE FACTORY. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LEARNING IN SELECTION RANGE SENSOR NOT POSSIBLE AFTER EHS REPLACEMENT. *TT

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

TAILGATE CANNOT BE OPENED. *TT

MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 across all model years (2006, 2015).

33 Total Recalls

1,254 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

95 Reported Crashes

90 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2015	5	78	View
2014	4	107	View
2013	5	82	View
2012	4	95	View
2011	3	128	View
2010	3	113	View
2009	3	105	View
2008	2	93	View
2007	2	113	View
2006 (current)	2	235
2005	0	28	View
2004	0	44	View
2003	0	31	View
2001	0	2	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
GLA 250	1,219	416	View
GLC 300	1,143	568	View
GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
AMG GLS63	963	12	View
AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 - All Years Overview

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