Equipment Problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

Mercedes Benz ML350 owners have reported 78 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (65 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive equipment (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

The Equipment problem

In July 2025, the sunroof panel had lifes and was flapping at highway speeds. I immediately contacted a mercedes-benz dealer to report the hazard. I was told they were unaware of such an issue and that I would have to pay for the repair out-of-pocket.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

Rollaway incident due to automatic gear selector mounted on steering column   Read details...

The Electrical Jack problem

I was driving with the driver's side electric seat heater turned on. I noticed a burning smell and felt a burning pain on my back. After exiting the vehicle I saw that the seat heater had burned a hole through the leather driver's seat and through my jacket.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

2013 Ml350 strong moldy smell in car when air conditioner is running, change air /cabin filter several times smell stop for a whle and then come back. Check for water or leaking found nothing. If I good to the mercedes this going to cost me a lot of money for them look or to find the problem.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

Rear hatch would not competely catch when closing. It required opening and reclosing several times before could catch. Soon thereafter it would not open using the automatic release. It had to be opened using the manual release on the interior side of the door.   Read details...




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