2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML350 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350. That ranks 12th out of 14 ML350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (11 complaints, 44%), typically at around 60,750 miles. Complaints mention 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 11 | 44% | 60,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 28% | 38,278 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 16% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 16% | 42,246 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 24,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The Floor Mats I received for my vehicle covered a portion of my accelerator pedal and would when up into the back above the pedal and to the right of it and would get caught and force my accelerator pedal to stay down. I told the company of their design flaw, and they said would not do anything…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver when turned to the left. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 08v465000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an…
I recently had to replace the power steering pump, reseviour, and hose after loosing control while driving on the highway. Immediately after refilling with fluid all the contents ran right out. I do see that there was a recall for this problem in 2008, but i did not take ownership of this vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the power steering pump assembly twice but the failure recurred. The steering wheel was extremely tight and the vehicle was taken back to…
Random loss of power ' (the entire panel lights up) as the car suddenly and slowly powers off while taking off from a drop, driving, breaking, and turning, coming to a stop and on the highway. In the past 6 months we have spent more than 3800.00 for car repair on the ml 350. It shuts off more and…
Other Mercedes Benz ML350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 52 | 5 |
| 2014 ML350 | 68 | 4 |
| 2013 ML350 | 56 | 4 |
| 2012 ML350 | 65 | 3 |
| 2011 ML350 | 111 | 3 |
| 2010 ML350 | 101 | 3 |
| 2009 ML350 | 93 | 3 |
| 2008 ML350 | 67 | 2 |
| 2007 ML350 | 83 | 2 |
| 2006 ML350 | 172 | 2 |
| 2005 ML350 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 ML350 | 35 | 0 |
| 2003 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 ML350 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Owners most often report steering, seats, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ML350 model years, the 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.