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2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 172
- Received Dec 2005 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Check engine light comes on repeatedly16 complaints · 9.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Heated seat overheats and burns occupants15 complaints · 8.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips12 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #24V298000Do not driveMercedes-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.
- Recall #22V315000Do not driveMercedes-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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 19 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 14 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 172 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 16 | 9.3% | – | |
| Heated seat overheats and burns occupants | 15 | 8.7% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 12 | 7.0% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 9 | 5.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 2.9% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 5 | 2.9% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 5 | 2.9% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 3 | 1.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #24V298000April 26, 202415,604 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
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.
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #22V315000May 9, 2022350,294 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
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.
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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