2007 Mercedes Benz ML350 — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 83 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.

SEATS 36%

36% of complaints: seats — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing seat heater/cooler.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20130120

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, 20121001

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, 20120911

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

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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, 20221018

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, 20180507

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, 20240716

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASH INJURY

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PURCHASED A 2007 ML350 APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070107

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing crank/camshaft position sensor and engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20080425 — PE (closed 20080909)

SEAT BACK WARMER OVERHEATS/BURNS

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