MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercedes Benz ML350

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2004 Mercedes Benz ML350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:28.795Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
35
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004 35 2005: 23 complaints 2005 2006: 172 complaints 2006 2007: 83 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 93 complaints 2009
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004 35 2005: 23 complaints 2005 2006: 172 complaints 2006 2007: 83 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 93 complaints 2009
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004 35 2005: 23 complaints 2005 2006: 172 complaints 2006 2007: 83 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 93 complaints 2009

2004: 35 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20011
200325
200435
200523
2006172
200783
200867
200993

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

17% · 6 reports
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-21

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes ML350. While parked, the contact noticed power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-20

Air bags

17% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Side-swiped on the freeway. Witness state the vehicle rolled 4-5 times. No front or side airbags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-01

The air bag light came on when the car hit 170.000 miles

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-14

Seats

11% · 4 reports
FIREINJURY
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May 2010 I have problem in my 2004 ML350. My wife turned on the drivers side seat heater to the high setting. Within a short time the heater had burned through the leather seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-27

The driver seat heater over-heated and caused a minor burn when I took the car to the dealer. The dealer agreed to pay for half the cost of replacement but would not give the defective part back to me even when I specifically asked for it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-29

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-16

Electrical system

11% · 4 reports

Service brakes

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 4 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.