MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 · model year

2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

112 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash reports for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2010MERCEDES-BENZML350 carries 112 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 8 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury, 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 2010 ML350 is air bags with 67 filings, followed by seat belts (10) and electrical system (10). 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 15 investigation files overlapping the 2010 ML350. 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.

112
Complaints
8
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

112 filings

Crashes Reported

8 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS67
SEAT BELTS10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
ENGINE5
SERVICE BRAKES5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
STEERING3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1
SUSPENSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
STRUCTURE:BODY1

Recent Complaints

20240425CrashSERVICE BRAKES

Before the incident my Mercedes started to pull away from me each time I attempted to press the brakes. At times the when I would press the brakes nothing would happen at all as if I wasn’t pressing them at all. Well on the night of February 18,2022 I was coming around a curb and when I went to press the brakes, my Mercedes began to sway slightly but the brakes never kicked in. The result of the incident totaled my vehicle, took out two transformers and a light pole, and costed me a careless operation ticket, the storage and towing of the vehicle from the incident, to the tow yard, then back home, as well as paying the ticket and having to pay the dmv. There is still an unknown amount due to demco (the energy company) for the light pole, two transformers, after hours workers and the actual worked and labor they performed. The recall flyers hadn’t been mailed out until a few months after the wreck so I had no knowledge of the issues happening nor the fact that driving the vehicle co

20240425CrashSTEERING

Before the incident my Mercedes started to pull away from me each time I attempted to press the brakes. At times the when I would press the brakes nothing would happen at all as if I wasn’t pressing them at all. Well on the night of February 18,2022 I was coming around a curb and when I went to press the brakes, my Mercedes began to sway slightly but the brakes never kicked in. The result of the incident totaled my vehicle, took out two transformers and a light pole, and costed me a careless operation ticket, the storage and towing of the vehicle from the incident, to the tow yard, then back home, as well as paying the ticket and having to pay the dmv. There is still an unknown amount due to demco (the energy company) for the light pole, two transformers, after hours workers and the actual worked and labor they performed. The recall flyers hadn’t been mailed out until a few months after the wreck so I had no knowledge of the issues happening nor the fact that driving the vehicle co

20240425CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

Before the incident my Mercedes started to pull away from me each time I attempted to press the brakes. At times the when I would press the brakes nothing would happen at all as if I wasn’t pressing them at all. Well on the night of February 18,2022 I was coming around a curb and when I went to press the brakes, my Mercedes began to sway slightly but the brakes never kicked in. The result of the incident totaled my vehicle, took out two transformers and a light pole, and costed me a careless operation ticket, the storage and towing of the vehicle from the incident, to the tow yard, then back home, as well as paying the ticket and having to pay the dmv. There is still an unknown amount due to demco (the energy company) for the light pole, two transformers, after hours workers and the actual worked and labor they performed. The recall flyers hadn’t been mailed out until a few months after the wreck so I had no knowledge of the issues happening nor the fact that driving the vehicle co

20240414ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle will not crank/start intermittently key turns in the ignition but nothing happens. Front door on the right and left will not operate and have to push down locks in order for vehicle to lock and prevent vehicle/ property theft.

20240414STRUCTURE:BODY

Vehicle will not crank/start intermittently key turns in the ignition but nothing happens. Front door on the right and left will not operate and have to push down locks in order for vehicle to lock and prevent vehicle/ property theft.

20240414UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vehicle will not crank/start intermittently key turns in the ignition but nothing happens. Front door on the right and left will not operate and have to push down locks in order for vehicle to lock and prevent vehicle/ property theft.

20230312AIR BAGS

I have reached out to Mercedes-Benz to have the 2 recalls fixed. They tell me I will receive a letter with instructions. I have not received any letters and it's been more than 6 months.

20230312SERVICE BRAKES

I have reached out to Mercedes-Benz to have the 2 recalls fixed. They tell me I will receive a letter with instructions. I have not received any letters and it's been more than 6 months.

20220906CrashSERVICE BRAKES

On February 18, 2022 at approximately 2240 hours I was in a wreck which totalled my 2010 Mercedes ML-350. I was approaching a curb and tried to brake but they didn't work and my vehicle pulled to the right and I totaled it out on an electricity pole. I was not aware of the recall 16V081 until September 04, 2022. My mercedes is currently under a tarp under my shed, and has been for months. Please explain the steps and procedures I need to follow to get my vehicle replaced because the damages to my vehicle as well as the transformers that blew, shutting off power in a 2 miles radius could have been fatal and I have since been without a vehicle.

20220906CrashSTEERING

On February 18, 2022 at approximately 2240 hours I was in a wreck which totalled my 2010 Mercedes ML-350. I was approaching a curb and tried to brake but they didn't work and my vehicle pulled to the right and I totaled it out on an electricity pole. I was not aware of the recall 16V081 until September 04, 2022. My mercedes is currently under a tarp under my shed, and has been for months. Please explain the steps and procedures I need to follow to get my vehicle replaced because the damages to my vehicle as well as the transformers that blew, shutting off power in a 2 miles radius could have been fatal and I have since been without a vehicle.

20220810SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving at 45-50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder and the vehicle stopped abruptly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide vehicle rental assistance as advised in the recall notice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and followed up with the dealer, but t

Mileage: 83,000

20200622AIR BAGS

WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION, ON A COUNTRY ROAD, AN ALARM WENT OFF STATING "RETURN TO WORKSHOP" TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, DASHBOARD WHEN BLANK (NO SPEEDOMETER WORKING), SRS ALARM AND COULD NOT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR

Mileage: 145,410

20200622ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION, ON A COUNTRY ROAD, AN ALARM WENT OFF STATING "RETURN TO WORKSHOP" TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, DASHBOARD WHEN BLANK (NO SPEEDOMETER WORKING), SRS ALARM AND COULD NOT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR

Mileage: 145,410

20200622STEERING

WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION, ON A COUNTRY ROAD, AN ALARM WENT OFF STATING "RETURN TO WORKSHOP" TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, DASHBOARD WHEN BLANK (NO SPEEDOMETER WORKING), SRS ALARM AND COULD NOT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR

Mileage: 145,410

20191021AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER IN OCTOBER OF 2018 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN IT WAS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *PM

20190717AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ ANNAPOLIS (324 6TH ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403, (888) 261-7620) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *BF *TR

20190609AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL - AIR BAG STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO BE FIXED. WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED!!

20190425AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED A LETTER IN DECEMBER OF 2017 STATING THAT MY AIRBAG COULD KILL ME AND THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE BY MARCH 31, 2018 BUT TO THIS DAY THEY ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE.

20190225SUSPENSION

VEHICLE HAS A VERY UNSTABLE RIDE THAT CONTINUES TO WORSEN. THE PROBLEM AROSE ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO AND CONTINUES TO WORSEN -- MORE SO OVER THE LAST YEAR. I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS AND TAKE METICULOUS CARE OF IT. I'VE KEPT UP WITH ALL MAINTENANCE AND ALWAYS PURCHASE THE BEST QUALITY REPLACEMENT TIRES. NOW THE VEHICLE IS SO UNSTABLE WITH ANY MINIMAL ROAD BUMPS OR EVEN SLIGHTLY UNEVEN SURFACES AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 35 MPH. SUV LOSES IT'S "GRIP" WITH THE ROAD, ESPECIALLY CONCERNING IF MAKING A TURN AT THE SAME TIME. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT CURVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THAT WE HIT A TINY UNEVEN ROAD PATCH, WHERE THE VEHICLE SLIDES TO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHERE WE'RE TRYING TO TURN. HAVE TAKE VEHICLE A COUPLE OF TIMES TO THE DEALER. EACH TIME THEY COME UP EMPTY -- THE LAST TIME THEY REPLACED THE BUSHINGS AT A HEFT COST, YET THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND WILL ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. DEALER IS NOT OFFE

20190225EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BRAKE LIGHTS & REAR TAIL GATE MALFUNCTION AFTER RUNNING CAR THROUGH CAR WASH. THE PROBLEMS SELF-CORRECT AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS. SUSPECT THAT WATER IS SOMEHOW GETTING IN VIA FAULTY SEALS. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SIMILAR ISSUES AND MBENZ HAS EVEN ISSUED RECALLS FOR OTHER MODELS. IN ONE RECALL, THE PROBLEM IS NOTED TO POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE. ALTHOUGH DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, THE BOERNE, TX SERVICE REP HAS NO INTEREST IN INVESTIGATING THE MATTER FURTHER UNLESS, KNOWING OTHERS HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES, UNLESS I PAY FOR THE SERVICE. HOPE WE DON'T EARN A TICKET OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 have?
The 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 has 112 NHTSA complaints, 8 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350?
The most-complained component for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 is AIR BAGS with 67 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 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.