2005 Mercedes Benz ML350
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 23 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 172 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 93 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
6 of 23 total reports mention: steering.
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I had went to a car wash & when I was leaving & turned right at the light my door flew open & few days later my steering wheel started to get hard to turn & it had started leaking bad .i had my kids in the car when both incident happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-05
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Dt*: the contact stated upon stopping the Mercedes Benz ML350 shook and then stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and taken to a service dealer. The dealer was unable to determine the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-15
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Power train
5 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Seats
3 of 23 total reports mention: seats.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she noticed a burning odor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-25
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-15
Equipment
2 of 23 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 Mercedes Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2005 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 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 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.