MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz ML350

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2005 Mercedes Benz ML350
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:34.539Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz ML350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004 2005: 23 complaints 2005 2006: 172 complaints 2006 2007: 83 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 93 complaints 2009
2005: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
20011
200325
200435
200523
2006172
200783
200867
200993

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, 20250205

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, 20060915

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.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20130325

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ ML350.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110915

EQUIPMENT

2 of 23 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercedes Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2015 ● 2013 ● 2012

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2010 ● 2014

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.