2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems, complaints & recalls

2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls (2)

• Recall 24V298000Apr 26, 202415,604 vehiclesDo not drive
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

  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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

  Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  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. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

• Recall 22V315000May 9, 2022350,294 vehiclesDo not drive
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

  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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

  Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.

Recent 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Aug 31, 2026NJBrakes

   While my vehicle was having a mandatory safety recall performed on the brake booster, my brake line was damaged and now the dealership is asking for $7,000 to repair something caused by them and directly related to a safety recall. The car was in working condition prior to being brought to the dealership and now it is at the dealership and inoperable.

   NHTSA complaint #11761149 · source
2. Filed May 14, 2025TXAirbagsElectrical System

   After starting the car, two messages appeared on the dash board. Center Gauge read: SRS Restraint System Malfunction Service Required Fuel Gauge read: SRS (in red) Took the car to our certified mechanic. After his diagnostic check- He said it was the Air Bag Module is out. Needs to be replaced at Mercedes Dealership.

   NHTSA complaint #11661071 · source
3. Filed Feb 7, 2025163,450 miCTBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V298000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle a week later, the brake warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated, and the message "Take to Service Center" was displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but no assistance was provided.…

   NHTSA complaint #11641387 · source
4. Filed Jan 9, 2024GATransmission & Drivetrain

   My car was included in the balance right shaft recall as 2nd owner I was just made aware as a result my check engine light came on. It was also learned that the car was included in faulty “balance shaft”. I should be included because my car has same diagnosis as defective equipment

   NHTSA complaint #11564459 · source
5. Filed Oct 31, 2023KYFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   The fuel system faild had it replaced twice gss leaking as well as the power steering leaking badly went out while driving I had both replaced power steering is out again several months later car been sitting since then i looked up to see if there were any safty recalls I did find both on Kelly blue book and a few other sites I contacted dealership was told I could bring vehicle the the recalls don't expire once the vehicle was there received a phone call they had my vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11552779 · source
6. Filed Sep 21, 2023VAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   i encountered a major issue with the Mercedes ML350, while doing a 3 point turn in a busy suburban Toronto street.The electronic shift module left me stuck in Road way. Causing traffic back up and could not move vehicle.neither forward or reverse.tried pushing and different tactics to move vehicle off road. Had to call CAA-AAA. It was a caos situation,first tow truck could not load vehicle,all wheels were locked in drive and would not shift. Had to wait for special tow Have…

   NHTSA complaint #11545931 · source
7. Filed Jul 18, 2023INElectrical SystemLighting

   Driver Side Low beam headlight turns off and on randomly whether the vehicle is off or on. I lose view of the road because lights turn off randomly and others cannot see me at night as well. I've tried taking my vehicle to the shop, but no one can trace down this problem. No warning was shown until recently.

   NHTSA complaint #11533107 · source
8. Filed Jul 8, 2023TXEngine

   They have timing chain issues . The balance shafts abd timing chsin sprockets fail and cause catastrophic failure . This is my 3rd ml350 to have the engine go out because of something the manufacturer couldbe prevented if it was recalled years ago if you dont believe then research it thank you

   NHTSA complaint #11531009 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology