Mercedes Benz ML problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
57,786 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
Engine: 3; Power Train: 2; Electrical System: 1; Steering: 1; Structure: 1; Trailer Hitches: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
2009: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10552962 · 2013-11-19 (November 19, 2013)
THE ENGINE LIGHT DUE ERROR CODES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH CAM SHAFT AND TRANSMISSION, ALSO THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ERROR INTERNAL CODES NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED OIL SEAL FROM OIL FILTER HOUSING IS DEFECTIVE, REPAIRS FOR MAIN CAM SHAFT ISSUE EXCEEDS 8000.00 USD THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RECALL FOR THIS DEFECTS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10552962 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10534043 · 2013-08-07 (August 7, 2013)
CARS STALLS WHILE DRIVING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. CARS DOES NOT START, LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 74,551 miles reported. Look up ODI 10534043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10564815 · 2014-02-18 (February 18, 2014)
FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. ON MERCEDES BENZ 2006 ML 350. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10564815 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2011: 1