2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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
- 101
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
66% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 101 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 111 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 52 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
66% · 67 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata recall
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-11
When making a left hand turn on city road, aprox 25MPH the passenger headrest SRS system malfunctioned and sprung open hitting passenger in back of head causing neck injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-24
Seat belts
10% · 10 reportsElectrical system
10% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
As described above. Instead of blowing a fuse , fuse housing melted from fire and heat requiring replacement of the entire housing with all fuses and relays.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-08
Also filed under Engine
Service brakes
6% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Before the incident my Mercedes started to pull away from me each time I attempted to press the brakes. At times the when I would press the brakes nothing would happen at all as if I wasnât pressing them at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-25
Also filed under Steering
On February 18, 2022 at approximately 2240 hours I was in a wreck which totalled my 2010 Mercedes ML-350.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-06
Also filed under Steering
Engine
5% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 101 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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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
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 67 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ
- Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.