2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 172 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

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

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND EXITED THE VEHICLE FOR THIRTY SECONDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121109

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES 350 M CLASS. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD OR INTO REVERSE GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070206

Also filed under AIR BAGS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i encountered a major issue with the Mercedes ML350, while doing a 3 point turn in a busy suburban Toronto street.The electronic shift module left me stuck in Road way.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT REAR ENDING ANOTHER CAR (STRAIGHT ON- NOSE TO TAIL OF OTHER CAR) AT FREEWAY SPEED (55-60) AND THE BREAKS SEEMED LIKE THEY WERE SPONGY/SOFT (MY BEST DESCRIPTION) AND AT THAT SPEED AND DIRECT HIT MY AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190726

Also filed under AIR BAGS

While my vehicle was having a mandatory safety recall performed on the brake booster, my brake line was damaged and now the dealership is asking for $7,000 to repair something caused by them and directly related to a safety recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260831

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220630 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 22V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240524 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 24V298000 — check if this car was fixed