2007 Mercedes Benz ML350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML350 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350. That ranks 5th out of 14 ML350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (30 complaints, 36%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 25 fires, 7 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 83owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 30 | 36% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 23% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 20% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 10% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 7% | 58,450 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 24,950 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 81,586 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat back warmer overheats/burns (PE08030) — opened Apr 25, 2008, closed Sep 9, 2008.
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 bought a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic in late 2023 from auction with a salvage title and I can't take it to inspection center to get plates, because a lot of things such as signal lights, seats power, key fob, radio, wipers, and rear gate to work because the rear SAM module is damage by rain…
The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that his son had to apply pressure and pump the brake pedal multiple times to coast the vehicle to a stop…
Received recall notice dated August 2022. Phoned local Mercedes Benz of Chicago on 1520 W. North Avenue and Mercedes Benz of Chicago Service Center on 949 N. Elston Ave. Scheduled a mobile inspection multiple times but they never showed. I was instructed to contact Brake Booster Hotline to have…
The contact's wife owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while they were out of town, the vehicle was parked in their driveway. The contact stated that a neighbor contacted them and made them aware that the vehicle had caught on fire. A bystander contacted the fire department…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and failed to exceed 50 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where unknown…
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 | 83 | 2 |
| 2006 ML350 | 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 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Owners most often report seats, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.