MYRModel Year Report

2003 Mercedes Benz ML350

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2003 Mercedes Benz ML350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:19:22.741Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz ML350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004 2005: 23 complaints 2005 2006: 171 complaints 2006 2007: 83 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 93 complaints 2009
2003: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
20011
200325
200435
200523
2006171
200783
200867
200993

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

9 of 25 total reports mention: steering.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181226

BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 01/2008 AFTER A MONTH OR TWO I STARTED TO FILL RESERVOIR WITH POWER STEERING FLUID AS NEEDED WHICH IS OFTEN. I CALLED MERCEDES BENZ REGARDING THE RECALL BUT DENIED MY REQUEST. THANKS *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131121

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT ENGINE. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE SUV BACK INTO THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT. I SAW AN OIL LEAK WHERE IT HAD BEEN PARKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130505

SEATS

4 of 25 total reports mention: seats.

FIRE INJURY
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2003 MERCEDES ML 350 SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED ON THE HEAT SEATING DEVICE THAT IS WHEN THE SEATS CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060301

THE DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT OVERHEAT BURNING A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT AND BURNED THE DRIVER. *JB *BF *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050211

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
SEATS

3 of 25 total reports mention: seats.

FIRE INJURY
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FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, BURNS WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON. BURN SMELL, BURNED SKIN OF DRIVER. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS. I HAVE READ OF MANY INSTANCES OF THIS SAME COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET. MERCEDES NEEDS TO REPLACE SEAT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140809

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS BURNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081125

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.