2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

3 recalls — 112 complaints — 79 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

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more

711,159 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

112 total complaints 6 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	67
SEAT BELTS	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
ENGINE	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3
STEERING	3
SUSPENSION	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Feb 18, 2022

Before the incident my Mercedes started to pull away from me each time I attempted to press the brakes. At times the when I would press the brakes nothing would happen at all as if I wasn’t pressing them at all. Well on the night of February 18,2022 I was coming around a curb and when I went to pr... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 18, 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, after which she observed smoke coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle lost electrical power. The vehicle was taken to... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2022

Ms. Nadine Thomas, who is running for District 44 in Georgia, has served on the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate is my boss and know what I have been through with my vehicle and has heard from KIA in Athens GA that there is nothing they can do. I have a 2017 KIA Optima t... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2019

Vehicle will not crank/start intermittently key turns in the ignition but nothing happens. Front door on the right and left will not operate and have to push down locks in order for vehicle to lock and prevent vehicle/ property theft.

Incident date: Sep 6, 2019

My Jeep Cherokee(vin [XXX] ) was being flat towed behind a class a motorhome. On 4 separate occasions the front wheels of the jeep started bucking right to left and back to opposite side causing the whole motorhome to violently vibrate. 1) The first time it happened was at about 15 mph while tur... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2019

Incident date: Mar 12, 2023

All airbags are no longer working due to a chip malfunction.

Incident date: Mar 12, 2023

Same as 2013 recall, my transmission "locked" & had to replace the "lead frame assembly" at my expense. I've been told that the 2014 models are having the exact same problem as the earlier (recalled) model years. Please investigate Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM O... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2022

On February 18, 2022 at approximately 2240 hours I was in a wreck which totalled my 2010 Mercedes ML-350. I was approaching a curb and tried to brake but they didn't work and my vehicle pulled to the right and I totaled it out on an electricity pole. I was not aware of the recall 16V081 until Septem... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 18, 2022

Crash

Incident date: Jan 10, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving at 45-50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder and the vehicle stopped abruptly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue d... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2020

WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION, ON A COUNTRY ROAD, AN ALARM WENT OFF STATING "RETURN TO WORKSHOP" TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, DASHBOARD WHEN BLANK (NO SPEEDOMETER WORKING), SRS ALARM AND COULD NOT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR

Incident date: Jun 16, 2020

Incident date: Oct 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER IN OCTOBER OF 2018 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ ANNAPOLIS (324 6TH ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403, (888) 261-... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2019

TAKATA RECALL - AIR BAG STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO BE FIXED. WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED!!

Incident date: Dec 20, 2017

TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED A LETTER IN DECEMBER OF 2017 STATING THAT MY AIRBAG COULD KILL ME AND THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE BY MARCH 31, 2018 BUT TO THIS DAY THEY ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2019

BRAKE LIGHTS & REAR TAIL GATE MALFUNCTION AFTER RUNNING CAR THROUGH CAR WASH. THE PROBLEMS SELF-CORRECT AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS. SUSPECT THAT WATER IS SOMEHOW GETTING IN VIA FAULTY SEALS. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SIMILAR ISSUES AND MBENZ HAS EVEN ISSUED RECALLS FOR OTHER MODELS. IN ONE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2019

VEHICLE HAS A VERY UNSTABLE RIDE THAT CONTINUES TO WORSEN. THE PROBLEM AROSE ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO AND CONTINUES TO WORSEN -- MORE SO OVER THE LAST YEAR. I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS AND TAKE METICULOUS CARE OF IT. I'VE KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE AND ALWAYS PURCHASE THE BEST QUALITY R... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2010

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL, MY AIR BAG RECALL HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND DELAYED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR OVER 2 1/2 YEARS. THE MOST RECENT POSTPONEMENT STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE BY SEPT 30 2018. I STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING AND IT IS NOW DEC 2018.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (JACKIE COOPER IMPORTS, 9393 S. MEMORIAL DRIVE, TULSA, OK), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2018

TAKATA RECALL REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MY VEHICLE STILL HAVE NOT ARRIVED AT MY DEALERSHIP.

Incident date: Sep 27, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTHHAMPTON, 575 S COUNTY RD 39 S, SOUTHHAMPTON, NY 11968, 631-204-2500... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. KEELER MERCEDES-... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. M... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2018

TAKATA RECALL -- INACTION FROM MERCEDES BENZ WE FIRST REACHED OUT TO MERCEDES IN EARLY MAY OF THIS YEAR. WE CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL DEALERS TO ASK ABOUT WHEN THEY COULD HAVE THEIR AIRBAG REPLACED, BUT WE COULDN'T GET AN ANSWER. WE THEN CONTACTED MERCEDES CORPORATE. WE HAVE SINCE EXCHANGED MANY EMAILS ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2018

TAKATA RECALL - MERCEDES BENZ COMMITTED TO A DATE AND THEN RENEGED. OUR VEHICLE IS ONE OF THE OLDEST VEHICLES AND IN THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ZONE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL AND AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. IT IS ALREADY TWO YEARS PAST THE DEADLINE FOR MERCEDES TO HAVE REPLACED THE AIRBAG. AFTER WEEKS OF EMAILS AN... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2018

TAKATA RECALL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS RECALL DONE. WHEN CAN I EXPECT THIS TO BE COMPLETED.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS PROTECTING THE MANUFACTURES AND NOT THE PUBLIC. MERCEDES, IN PARTICULAR, KEEPS PUSHING ANY ACTION. IF YOU READ THEIR EXTENSION LETTER DATED 3/1/2018. HTTPS://WWW.NHTSA.GOV/SITES/NHTSA.DOT.GOV/FILES/DOCUMENTS/REDACTED_-_MBUSA_EXTENSION_REQUEST_... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2018

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE CAR DOES NOT START AND THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. IT USUALLY TAKES MULTIPLE TRIES BEFORE IT USUALLY DOES START. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS.

Incident date: Jun 15, 2018

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL HAS LASTED OVER TWO YEARS WITH NO RESOLUTION. ALL DATE PREDICTIONS AND THERE WERE MANY, HAVE COME AND GONE. IS THIS A DEATH WISH!!!! SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO THEIR JOB! SAFETY COUNSUL?????

Incident date: Jun 5, 2018

Incident date: Feb 9, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2018

"TAKATA RECALL" MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS. DEALERSHIP UNWILLING TO PURSUE MANUFACTURER TO DELIVER THE PARTS. LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH. "THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE"

Incident date: Dec 10, 2010

TAKATA RECALL: THIS WAS AN ACTIVE RECALL ON FEB. 9, 2016. I JUST RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHRISTIAN TREIBER, V.P. OF CUST. SERVICE AND TK HOLDINGS U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF DELAWARE THAT I SHOULD CONTACT A LOCAL MB DEALER ABOUT MY AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. I CALLED WESLEY CHAPEL M.B. IN WESLEY CH... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2018

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Feb 20, 2018

PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED AND SEAT BELT IS IN FULLY EXTENDED POSITION AND WON'T RETRACT, MAKING IT UNUSABLE FOR PROTECTION OF A PASSENGER IN THAT SEAT. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR SUFFERED ANY IMPACT, ETC., AND WHEN A PASSENGER HAD USED THE BELT AND WENT TO TAKE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2017

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: May 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. THIS COMPLAINT IS TO INFORM YOU THAT TAKATA / MERCEDES BENZ HAVE YET TO REPLACE MY AIRBAG DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL NOTICE OUT SINCE MAY OF 2016. I SPOKE TODAY WITH THE DEALER WHOM I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM NEW. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE STILL WAITING ON PARTS.

Incident date: Oct 24, 2017

TAKATA RECALL I GOT LETTERS FROM MERCEDES BENZ EVERY YEAR SINCE 2014. THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG INFLATOR AND THEY WILL COME BACK TO ME FOR A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. OCTOBER 2017 A GOT A LETTER FROM TK HOLDING INC. AND THEY RECOMMEND ME TO CONTACT MY NEAREST DEALERSHIP IM... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2017

JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A FAMILY MEMBER WHO TAKES GREAT CARE OF THEIR CARS. THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK. I GENTLY PULLED OUT AND IT DOESN'T RETRACT NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED. NOW I CAN'T USE WITH MY 3 KIDS. THESE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE ONLY LIGHTLY USED FROM PREVIOUS OWNER A... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. MERCEDES BENZ HAD ISSUED A RECALL FOR MY AIRBAGS AND HAD NOTIFIED ME IN FEBRUARY 2016. THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED AND I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM MERCEDES BENZ IN JANUARY OF 2017. THE ISSUE IS YET TO BE RESOLVED, EVEN THOUGH MERCEDES BENZ CLAIMS THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY IS... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. I CONTACTED MY DEALER AS WELL AS THEIR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR BUT AM NOT IN A FINANCIAL POSITION TO BUY NEW OR EXCHANGE IT. THEY INFORMED ME MERCEDES DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE OF CONCERN AND THEY ARE NOT ACTIVELY PURSUING THE MANUFACTURER F... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2017

2010 ML350 STARTS RIGHT UP WHEN COLD IN THE MORNING. IF I GO TO A STORE AND RETURN TO THE CAR WHEN I INSERT AND TURN THE KEY NOTHING HAPPENS NO LIGHTS ON DASH. AFTER STRUGGLING FOR 5 MINUTES TRYING EVERYTHING FROM LOCKING/UNLOCKING OPENING DOORS TURNING KEY SLOWLY IT FINALLY STARTS. THIS PROBLEM STA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2017

Incident date: Jan 19, 2016

TAKATA RECALL

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	21.0	18.0	Premium	$4,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

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

Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

79 manufacturer communications from 57 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	7
010000 STEERING	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
130000 VISIBILITY	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

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. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che

350000 EQUIPMENT

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

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 settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type

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

Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators

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.

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.

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"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz deal

020000 SUSPENSION

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

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): SOME VEHICLES RECEIVE, OPTICAL AND ACOUSTIC, WARNING MESSAGE REGARDING COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, WITHOUT OBVIOUS REASON, DUE TO OFFSET OF SHORT RANGE SENSOR. MODELS 166. *PE UPDATE 8/25/15. *PE

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

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

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

010000 STEERING

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

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

MERCEDES-BENZ: AT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING THERE IS A LOUD KNOCK SOUND WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER AT SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT FIT AT THE BEARINGS. *RM UPDATED 10/14/11. *PE UPDATED 6/19/13. *PE

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

MERCEDES (XENTRY): DUE TO AMINE DEPOSITS FROM STEERING WHEEL FOAM, HORN PLATE OF STEERING WHEEL, SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING THE MULTIFUNCTION BUTTONS, ON STEERING WHEEL, TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.

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

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

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

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

XENTRY(MERCEDES): BULLETIN PROVIDED REGARDING CONTROL UNIT DETECTING AN UNDERVOLTAGE AFTER BUCKLING UP (BELT SLACK ELIMINATION) DURING SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCE. *PE UPDATED 5/23/12. *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

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: HIGH BEAM ASSIST TEMPORARILY NONFUNCTIONAL. REPLACE MFK AND CALIBRATE WITH THE AID OF THE 'CALIBRATION TARGET FOR NIGHT VIEW ASSIST' SPECIAL TOOL. ALSO INCLUDED GLK350 AND S550 MODEL YEAR 2011. MODEL CLS YEAR 2010-201

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

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS

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

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE AREA OF INPUT SHAFT, BECAUSE OF WEAR ON A SEAL RING. MODEL 164/251. *RM UPDATED 2/1/12. *PE

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE AREA OF INPUT SHAFT, BECAUSE OF WEAR ON A SEAL RING. MODEL 164/251. *RM UPDATED 2/1/12. *PE

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

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM RELATING TO THE TANK HEATER LINES. *RM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM

126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR HEATER LINES. *RM

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES: UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 164.195. *PE

MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — All Years Overview

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

33 Total Recalls

1,248 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

97 Reported Crashes

89 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	92	View
2011	3	126	View
2010 (current)	3	112
2009	3	105	View
2008	2	93	View
2007	2	113	View
2006	2	235	View
2005	0	28	View
2004	0	44	View
2003	0	31	View
2001	0	2	View

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GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
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AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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