Mercedes-Benz ML350 engine problems
33 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
452 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
56,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 to 2015 model years. Data snapshot: . 215 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
33 of 452 complaints match this topic (7.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10788322 · 2015-11-04 (November 4, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,702. ....UPDATED 01/13/16 *BF *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 90,702 miles reported. Look up ODI 10788322 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10811585 · 2015-12-21 (December 21, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10811585 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11023516 · 2017-09-14 (September 14, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TOWED TO THE LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER (JAMES MOTOR COMPANY (2440 RICHMOND RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40502, [phone remo…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11023516 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11102382 · 2018-06-18 (June 18, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE SRS AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, AND THE SIDE VIEW AND BLIND SIDE INDICATORS WERE INOPERABLE. THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FRIEND'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11102382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11548031 · 2023-10-03 (October 3, 2023)
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle also stalled while driving in traffic. There were no warning lights illuminated. The message to remove-the-key was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer notified the contact of a diagnostic test and the…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11548031 at NHTSA ↗