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Mercedes-Benz ML350 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 454 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz ML350 since 2010, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 111 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
454
Recalls
9
Worst year
2011
Best year
2015
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2010-2015

Mercedes-Benz ML350 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz ML350 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz ML350 years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Mercedes-Benz ML350 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201020112012201320142015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    138
  • Engine
    76
  • Electrical
    72
  • Fuel system
    48
  • Brakes
    40
  • Transmission
    30
  • Steering
    23
  • Lights
    21
  • Seat belts
    19
  • Driver assistance
    17
  • Body
    16
  • Acceleration
    15

Most reported problems on the Mercedes-Benz ML350

Fuel pump 27

Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20157452Engine19,000510Fewest complaints
20147268Electrical42,40047
20137757Engine71,00042Fewest complaints
20127465Engine49,00035Fewest complaints
201156111Airbags65,00038
201060101Airbags68,00034

Recalls 9

See all 9 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz ML350

Mercedes-Benz ML350 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz ML350

What years of the Mercedes-Benz ML350 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz ML350 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz ML350?

2015, 2013 and 2012 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (52, 57 and 65).

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz ML350?

Airbags, with 138 complaints across all years, followed by engine (76) and electrical (72).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?

9 recalls between 2010 and 2015. The 2015 model year has the most, with 5.

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