Mercedes-Benz ML350 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Mercedes-Benz ML350 across 12 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “turn signals” (7% of reports).
- 158electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signals: mentioned in 11 of 158 complaints (7%)
- Blind spot assist: mentioned in 8 of 158 complaints (5%)
- Fire department: mentioned in 8 of 158 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 158 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 28 a fire, 2 an injury.
Mercedes-Benz ML350 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 4 | 8% | 11,650 |
| 2014 ML350 | 20 | 29% | 43,000 |
| 2013 ML350 | 11 | 20% | 80,000 |
| 2012 ML350 | 11 | 17% | 63,450 |
| 2011 ML350 | 16 | 14% | 56,957 |
| 2010 ML350 | 10 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2009 ML350 | 17 | 18% | 104,284 |
| 2008 ML350 | 13 | 19% | 107,500 |
| 2007 ML350 | 19 | 23% | 80,000 |
| 2006 ML350 | 29 | 17% | 67,275 |
| 2004 ML350 | 4 | 11% | 100,000 |
| 2003 ML350 | 4 | 16% | 77,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:software; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT SUPPORTING STATEMENT Vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 I am submitting this complaint regarding a continuing safety concern involving water intrusion and electronic system damage in my 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350. My vehicle was subject to a Mercedes-Benz recall…
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH on the parkway, the contact heard a noise and several warning lights illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined…
In mid-trip as we were going down the highway went to change lanes and the turn signals were no longer functioning. No errors, no alerts, no warnings they just stopped working. After pulling over and turning off the vehicle and turning back on they work for a time then stop working again. After…
Good morning ! I am an owner of a 2013 ML 350 . I live in San Diego ,CA ,92103 . I was driving my car on [XXX] and it was raining a lot . After around 30 miles I got to my destination parking area and my car died 20 feet away from the parking zone .I tried to reignite it but it wouldnât start . I…
Vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 VIN: [XXX] I have experienced repeated failures of the Blind Spot Assist / driver-assist system since purchasing this vehicle. When I first purchased the ML350 in Texas, the vehicle already showed warning messages (âBlind Spot Assist Inoperative / Pre-Safe…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercedes-Benz ML350s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 158 owner complaints about electrical system for the Mercedes-Benz ML350. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercedes-Benz ML350 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Mercedes-Benz ML350?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signals”, in 11 of 158 complaints, followed by “blind spot assist” (8).
Other Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems
- Air Bags problems (197)
- Engine problems (121)
- Power Train problems (101)
See all Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems.