2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 235
- 33 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 14 injuries · 25 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,245
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mercedes Benz median
+66
median 169 across 69 Mercedes Benz records
Vs 2004-2008
-40
median 275 complaints in 883 records
Top component share
15%
Engine: 36 complaints
What owners report fails — 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350
- ENGINE 36
- POWER TRAIN 33
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28
- SEATS 14
- STEERING 13
2 recalls on record for the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350
- NHTSA 24V298000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:V Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V315000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:V Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 reliable?
NHTSA has 235 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (36), power train (33), electrical system (28), seats (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.