2007 Mercedes Benz ML350
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.
- Complaints
- 83
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Seats
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 83 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Seats
36% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing seat heater/cooler.
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As I was traveling in chicago proper the temperature was approximately 18 degrees outdoors so we turned on the city warmers against the chill... My passenger noted a smell of smoke in the car which at the time I did not...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-20
Tl* the contact owns 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated the seat warmer under the driver's seat had a shortage and burned a hole in the seat. The dealer was notified and stated to bring the vehicle in for inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-01
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated that approximately two minutes after starting the vehicle, burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-11
Electrical system
23% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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The contact's wife owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while they were out of town, the vehicle was parked in their driveway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-10-18
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light illuminated and remained lit even when the vehicle was turned off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-07
I bought a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic in late 2023 from auction with a salvage title and I can't take it to inspection center to get plates, because a lot of things such as signal lights, seats power, key fob, radio, wipers, and rear gate to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-16
Power train
20% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
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Purchased a 2007 ML350 approximately 2 weeks ago.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-07
Steering
10% · 8 reportsEngine and engine cooling
8% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing crank/camshaft position sensor and engine.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2008-04-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-09-09 Seat back warmer overheats/burns
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2022-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic22V315000 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.
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2024-05-24Service brakes, hydraulic24V298000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Mercedes Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2007 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 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.