MYRModel Year Report

Mercedes-Benz ML350 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to watch. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution2 years

Complaint history

2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2003: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 35 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 172 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2007: 83 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 67 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 93 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 101 complaints, Caution 2011: 111 complaints, Caution 2011 2012: 65 complaints, Recommended 2013: 56 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 68 complaints, Recommended 2015: 52 complaints, Recommended 2015 2006 · 172
2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2003: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 35 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 172 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2007: 83 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 67 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 93 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 101 complaints, Caution 2011: 111 complaints, Caution 2011 2012: 65 complaints, Recommended 2013: 56 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 68 complaints, Recommended 2015: 52 complaints, Recommended 2015 2006 · 172
2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2002 2003: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 35 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 172 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2007: 83 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 67 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 93 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 101 complaints, Caution 2010 2011: 111 complaints, Caution 2011 2012: 65 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 56 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 68 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 52 complaints, Recommended 2015 2006 · 172
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  • Recommended
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2015 ● Recommended 52 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2014 ● Recommended 68 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2013 ● Recommended 56 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2012 ● Recommended 65 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2011 ◆ Caution 111 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2010 ◆ Caution 101 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2009 ○ Not enough data 93 Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 67 Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 83 Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
2006 ○ Not enough data 172 Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
2005 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ○ Not enough data 35 Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
2003 ○ Not enough data 25 Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2001 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

10

recalls on file across every Mercedes-Benz ML350 model year.

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