MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350

● Typical for this model
2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:41:13.152Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 2015 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
2015: 52 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010101
2011109
201264
201356
201467
201552

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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NHTSA ODI report, 20240113

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ROLLAWAY INCIDENT DUE TO AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTOR MOUNTED ON STEERING COLUMN. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150119

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while reversing, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF SUDDEN MY CAR STARTED STEERING HORIZONTALLY ON THE RIGHT. CAR WAS AUTO CONTROLLED AND OUT OF MY CONTROL. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RESPOND AND STEER. I GOT INTO A MAJOR LIFE THREATENING CAR CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180915

ROLLAWAY INCIDENT DUE TO AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTOR MOUNTED ON STEERING COLUMN. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150119

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160722 — seat belts

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 ML250, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 16V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170210 — power train

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 16V900000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180830 — suspension

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018.

Campaign 18V272000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191223 — communication

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230215 — fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023.

Campaign 22V955000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V442000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V900000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V272000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V955000 (fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2013 ● 2012 ● 2014

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2010 ● 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?

5 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.