2005 Mercedes Benz ML350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML350 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350. That ranks 13th out of 14 ML350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (6 complaints, 26%), typically at around 78,600 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 6 | 26% | 78,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 22% | 42,996 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 22% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 13% | 78,650 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 9% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 24,992 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 84,792 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz ML350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
I had went to a car wash & when I was leaving & turned right at the light my door flew open & few days later my steering wheel started to get hard to turn & it had started leaking bad .i had my kids in the car when both incident happened. Didnât notify my insurance or police .
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brake warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that her husband depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and had to apply added pressure to the…
Occassionally while driving the vehicle, it stalls in gear,that is the gear shift doesn't work and the vehiclestays in one gear even while moving.usually the driver has to stop briefly shifts the gear to another gear and then starts again.in a few seconds wwe can drive again.until the same thing…
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving approximately 25 mph, the odor of smoke was present inside the vehicle and dark smoke was observed coming from the dashboard. After stopping the vehicle, the fire department was called to the scene to extinguish flames that came from…
Commercial mack truck dot #[xxx] driver name [xxx] md tag [xxx]truck vin #[xxx] commercial entered md rt five north at 1:30 pm and heavy amounts of rocks were falling from lower edge between tailgate and body of truck bed. Major falling debris caused heavy damage to our windshield and front paint…
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 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 ML350 | 35 | 0 |
| 2003 ML350 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 ML350 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.