2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350

44 problems have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (6 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Air Bag	6
Steering	6
Engine And Engine Cooling	5
Seats	4
Electrical System	4
Service Brakes	4
Visibility	2
Equipment	2
Structure	2
Other Fuel System	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Gasoline Fuel System	2
Power Train	1
Tire	1
Unknown Or Other	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 in 2004.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2023	1
2022	0
2021	1
2020	0
2019	1
2018	1
2017	3
2016	5
2015	3
2014	1
2013	0
2012	3
2011	0
2010	1
2009	3
2008	5
2007	4
2006	2
2005	2
2004	8

📊 Compare the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz ML350, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 with the Mercedes Benz ML350 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 ML350 is 44 while the average number of problems reported for the 14 model years of the Mercedes Benz ML350 is 76.

Table 3. Compare the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2015 ML350	53
2014 ML350	72
2013 ML350	56
2012 ML350	64
2011 ML350	110
2010 ML350	106
2009 ML350	95
2008 ML350	85
2007 ML350	111
2006 ML350	221
2005 ML350	24
2004 ML350	44
2003 ML350	30
2001 ML350	3

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