2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2011: 110 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2010	101
2011	110
2012	65
2013	56
2014	68
2015	52

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

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

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch.

CRASH FIRE

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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an Exhaust recycle hose cracked; causing cabin to fill with carbon dioxide. Driver, (me) became disorented.. ran off right shoulder, ran into center divider cement, before rearending truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240612

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60â65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started sliding. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260722

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl).

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

Also filed under STRUCTURE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 110

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