2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (21.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 · 21.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 33 · 19.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 28 · 16.4% | No official action | — |
| Seats | 14 · 8.2% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 13 · 7.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 · 6.4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 171 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“OUR ML 350 HAS 132213 MILES AS OF 10-2-18, AND IT'S GOT AN ENGINE FAULT OF 1208 CAMSHAFT. WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT THE BALANCE…”NHTSA complaint 11142728 — filed 10/25/2018 · ENGINE
“2006 MERCEDES ML 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS.”NHTSA complaint 11084096 — filed 04/10/2018 · ENGINE
“THE BALANCE SHAFT WENT BAD AFTER REQULAR MAINTENANCE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.”NHTSA complaint 11082596 — filed 04/02/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 171 NHTSA complaints (21.1%), followed by power train (33), electrical system (28), seats (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?
171 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
