MYRModel Year Report

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350

◆ Worse than typical
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:41:13.957Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2010: 101 complaints 2010 2011: 109 complaints 2011 2012: 64 complaints 2012 2013: 56 complaints 2013 2014: 67 complaints 2014 2015: 52 complaints 2015
2011: 109 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010101
2011109
201264
201356
201467
201552

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 54%

54% of complaints: air bags — 59 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS).

NHTSA ODI report, 20181015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231004

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231004

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS).

NHTSA ODI report, 20181015

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT OCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS FROM A 4.4 PERCENT GRADE AND OVERTURNED AS IT PROCEEDED DOWNHILL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150706

THE CAR WAS ON AN INCLINE IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT HAS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ON THE COLUMN, AND I HAD BEEN BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I STOPPED PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING TO MOVE SOMETHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120513

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 109
R 20161018 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V081000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V315000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V298000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2015 ● 2013 ● 2012

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ● 2014 ● 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.