Total Complaints
3 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS · model year
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007MERCEDES-BENZM-CLASS carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 M-CLASS is seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler with 1 filings, followed by seats (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2007 M-CLASS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20120123FireSEATS
MALFUNCTION IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK REST HEATING SYSTEM CAUSED MELTING OF THE UPHOLSTERY AND OF THE OUTER LAYER OF THE DRIVER'S CAR COAT AT THE MELTED SEAT-BACK UPHOLSTERY. NO OVERT FIRE. ACTION TAKEN: SWITCHED OFF SEAT HEAT. BARE WIRES VISIBLE INSIDE THE SEAT-BACK. *TR
Mileage: 97,900
20120123FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK REST HEATING SYSTEM CAUSED MELTING OF THE UPHOLSTERY AND OF THE OUTER LAYER OF THE DRIVER'S CAR COAT AT THE MELTED SEAT-BACK UPHOLSTERY. NO OVERT FIRE. ACTION TAKEN: SWITCHED OFF SEAT HEAT. BARE WIRES VISIBLE INSIDE THE SEAT-BACK. *TR
Mileage: 97,900
20091230FireSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
SEAT WARMER BURNED A HOLE THROUGH MY DRIVER'S SEAT. APPROXIMATELY 2'-3' IN HEIGHT AND APPROXIMATELY 1/2' IN LENGTH. *TR
Mileage: 403,766
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS have?▼
The 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS is SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.