2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350. That is the most of any ML350 model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is power train (43 complaints, 25%), typically at around 63,750 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 19 fires, 10 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 172owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 43 | 25% | 63,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 36 | 21% | 83,731 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 29 | 17% | 67,275 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 10% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 14 | 8% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 7% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% | 61,793 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 4% | 47,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 48,988 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 25,403 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 10,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 52,051 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 74,545 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 136,496 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | 151,831 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 63,888 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 20,800 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 âbalance shaftâ. I should be included because my car has same diagnosis as defective equipment
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…
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 | 172 | 2 |
| 2005 ML350 | 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 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.