NHTSA attached 2 advisories to recalls on this vehicle. Advisories apply to specific production runs — check your VIN with the manufacturer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls before driving it.
When it fails
07000070,000 milesMedian miles at failure
51 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.
Most common 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems
40 of the 93 complaints (43%) are about the airbags.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags · airbags
40
0
0
1
Seat Belts
17
0
0
0
Electrical System
14
0
4
1
Service Brakes · brakes
4
0
0
0
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system
3
0
0
0
Exterior Lighting · headlights
3
0
2
0
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration
1
1
0
1
Unknown or Other
1
0
0
0
Suspension
1
0
0
0
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate · body and frame
1
0
0
0
3 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum24V298000Do not drive
Filed Apr 26, 202415,604 vehiclesMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum22V315000Do not drive
Filed May 9, 2022350,294 vehiclesMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module16V081000
Filed Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
All 3 campaigns on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Mar 24, 2026148,000 milesNY
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH on the parkway, the contact heard a noise and several warning lights illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the Signal Acquisition Module (SAM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V678000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Service Brakes
Filed Sep 21, 2025NV
Subject: Complaint Regarding Failure to Repair Safety Recall – Brake Booster (STOP DRIVE ORDER) Background In August 2022, I received a “STOP DRIVE ORDER” recall notice from Mercedes-Benz, informing me that my ML350 was unsafe to drive due to a defective brake booster. Despite repeated attempts over nearly three years, the recall repair has not been completed. Attempts to Obtain Recall Repair Initial Attempts: Contacted Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz (Las Vegas) twice; they refused to schedule service citing workload. Henderson Dealership: Scheduled inspection with Mercedes-Benz of Henderson. Technician inspected my ML350 at my home, confirmed the brake booster issue, and arranged for towing. Improper Repair Demands: After holding my vehicle two weeks, Henderson dealership issued an $8,200 estimate for unrelated repairs (tires, control arms, starter). I refused, as these were unnecessary and unrelated to the recall. The service manager demanded I remove the vehicle from the lot immediately or he would have it towed to impound. Recall Parts Unavailable When I contacted Mercedes-Benz USA, I was told parts for the brake booster recall were not available, contradicting the dealership’s prior statements. My vehicle was returned unrepaired. Vehicle Mishandling •Tow company returned the vehicle at the wrong time, left it on the street with a window down, and failed to return the key. •Despite repeated requests, the key has never been returned. •The ML350 sat exposed for months, regist
Steering
Filed Sep 10, 202590,000 milesVA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel locked. The battery warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer
Filed Aug 14, 2025196,577 milesGA
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was servicing the vehicle, the mechanic informed the contact that there was a mileage discrepancy based on the Carfax history report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase in October 2024, the vehicle mileage was 146,743; however, the Carfax history report displayed that the mileage was 196,577 on July 15, 2024, while an Auction company was still in possession of the vehicle.
Electrical SystemFire1 injured
Filed Jun 23, 2025140,000 milesMS
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH in heavy rain, she observed smoke emanating from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there may have been unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The contact stated that when the vehicle was restarted, multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the key pad stopped working, and multiple electrical components stopped working, and that she experienced sinus issues thereafter. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the SAM module got wet and there was an electrical fire because the wires were not covered and the SAM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed, but the SAM module was replaced. The failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to another independent mechanic, where it has yet to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Electrical System
Filed Apr 14, 2025IA
These models were recalled on March 9, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09v076000. my vin number apparently did not fall within the selected vin numbers. However my auto even though it is the same year as the recall has this same exact defect and condition and is deemed to be a fire hazard. what are my options.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
Filed Jun 24, 2024230,000 milesAL
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the brake sensor warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause someone to be injured in the event of a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 13, 2023CA
Fuel tank on driver side of vehicle is leaking. Heavy gas smell inside car and leakage around fuel tank. Took the vehicle in to mechanic today (04/13/23).
Electrical SystemFire
Filed Dec 30, 2022140,000 milesAR
The contact owned a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH with his wife in the front passenger seat and his children in the rear seats, his wife smelled a strong burning odor and saw smoke coming from underneath the front passenger seat. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. Both the contact and his family exited the vehicle and ran away from the vehicle. The contact stated that approximately 30 seconds after exiting the vehicle, the vehicle caught on fire and exploded several times, causing a nearby tree to catch on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was awaiting to be totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Service Brakes
Filed Oct 27, 2022PA
2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-315.
Electrical System
Filed Sep 7, 2022CO
Driver side front door and driver side back door do not unlock or lock. You have to Manually unlock and lock.
Electrical System
Filed Feb 14, 2022104,284 milesFL
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated that while attempting to open the door with the key fob, the fob failed to open the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the headlights failed and the gas gauge also failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear Signal Acquisition Module (SAM) board was corroded, and the rear SAM module needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,284.
Exterior LightingFire
Filed Jul 19, 202185,000 milesOH
The contact owned a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, she detected a smoke odor inside the vehicle and pulled over. The contact saw that there was smoke coming from the trunk before the vehicle caught on fire. The SRS and battery warning lights were illuminated. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed. No medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and another dealer Mercedes-Benz of Bedford (18122 Rockside Rd, Bedford, OH 44146) were made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer but was unable to speak to a representative. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V076000 (Exterior Lightning). The failure mileage was 85,000.
Exterior LightingFire
Filed Jul 19, 2021OH
THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS AN INADVERTENT DUPLICATE OF ODI# 11425551*DJR The contact owned a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 350. The contact stated while at the stop light, the warning message "SRX Malfunction, Service Required" appeared and the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated as she smelled a burning odor, she veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke coming out of the windows of the vehicle. The contact stated fire had started in the trunk of the vehicle and she was able to extinguish it with the assistance of the fire department. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V076000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Seat Belts
Filed Mar 25, 2021115,000 milesMN
THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT ONCE PULLED OUT. OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL DAYS, THEY SLOWLY WORK THEIR WAY BACK UP. NO VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE A SEATBELT FAIL; IT IS EVEN MORE RIDICULOUS THAT THIS PART FAILED IN A CAR THAT IS THIS EXPENSIVE OR THAT HAS HAD SUCH A LONG HISTORY OF SAFETY. IT ISN'T SAFE FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE BACK SEATS BECAUSE THE SEAT BELTS ARE OUT-STRETCHED SO FAR THAT A PERSON WOULD BE THROWN FORWARD A WAYS BEFORE THE SEATBELTS STOPPED THEM. THAT IS DANGEROUS.
Service Brakes
Filed Nov 19, 202040,000 milesTX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOW SPEED, THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARK PLACE MOTORCARS MERCEDES-BENZ DALLAS (113 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209; (214) 736-5753) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 7, 202045,351 milesFL
STRONG GAS ODOR, CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE FIRE. THE WAS IN MOTION, THE ODOR KEPT GETTING STRONGER AS I DROVE THE CAR. ONCE THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, THE ORDER STARTED TO GO AWAY. THE ISSUE WAS SPECIALLY STRONG WHEN THE AC WAS TURNED ON. IT WAS HARD TO BREATHE WHEN RIDING IN THE CAR. THE ISSUE WAS WHEN EVER THE CAR WAS IN MOTION IN CITY STREET AND IN THE HIGHWAY.
Electrical System
Filed Jul 15, 2019116,500 milesWA
FAILING/FAULTY EIS ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM. MY VEHICLE HAS 117,000 MILES AND HAS INTERMITTENT IGNITION ISSUES. I PLACE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION A MESSAGE ON THE DASH, "KEY DOES NOT BELONG TO VEHICLE", CAR WILL NOT TURN TO START, TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE CAR START. THE MERCEDES DEALER IN MY AREA DIAGNOSED THE ISSUES AS NEEDING TO REPLACE EIS, ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM, EST. COST OF $3,700.00. THE ISSUE HAS GONE TO INTERMITTENT TO EVERY TIME I TRY TO START THE VEHICLE. THIS CAR HAS LOW MILES AND HAS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
Electrical System
Filed May 15, 2019102,000 milesPA
THE LIFTGATE ON MY CAR QUIT WORKING RECENTLY. I DISCOVERED THAT THE LIFTGATE MOTOR WAS IN A POOL OF WATER. THERE IS A RECALL 09V076000 THAT IS ALREADY ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST EVEN THOUGH IT IS THAT MODEL YEAR AND THE EXACT PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE ADVISE.
Seat Belts
Filed Apr 29, 201970,000 milesID
BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. THEY ARE FULLY EXTENDED.
Air Bags
Filed Dec 4, 2018NY
DEALERSHIP ON NORTHERN BLVD IN QUEENS NY UNABLE TO GIVE ME AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE BAG. THEY CLAIM THEY ARE YEARS BEHIND REPLACING MY AIR BAG AND THEY CAN'T CONFIRM WHEN THEY WILL GET A REPLACEMENT.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 6, 2018NY
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL COMPLETED DUE TO THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR BEING ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (110 GRAHAM AVE, HEMPSTEAD, NY) WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE DUE TO THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR BEING ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 1, 2018CA
TAKATA RECALL FOR AIR BAG REPLACEMENT
Air Bags
Filed Aug 14, 2018CA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF EL DORADO HILLS (1000 MERCEDES LN, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762, (888) 773-3154) 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Seat Belts
Filed Aug 1, 201878,000 milesTX
IT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK AT ALL
Air Bags
Filed May 17, 2018CA
DESPITE RECEIVING SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES, AND A LETTER FROM MB THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM- MY MB RETAILER HAS NOT RESPONDED TO SEVERAL REQUESTS TO FIX THE AIR BAG DEFECT ISSUE. MB CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT A "REAL" SAFETY ISSUE AND WAS NOT HELPFUL. DEALER MANAGEMENT (MERCEDES BENZ OF MARIN) HAS ALSO NOT RESPONDED TO MY REQUESTS FOR SERVICE.
Air Bags
Filed May 15, 201878,000 milesMI
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG INFILTRATOR SINCE I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL THAT THE PART IS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER HAS TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND HAS BEEN CAUSING WORRIES AND A CONCERN TO DRIVE THE CAR ON A DAILY BASIS WITH A CHILD ONE YEAR OLD GOING BACK AND FOURTH TO SCHOOL AND DAY CARE. WITH A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG THAT MY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO THE INFILTRATOR CAUSING THE AIRBAG TO EXPLODE AND SHOOT OUT METAL FRAGMENTS TOWARDS PEOPLE INSIDE VEHICLE. WE ARE CONCERNED AND ALWAYS STRESSED OUT ABOUT THIS ISSUE BUT WE NEED THIS VEHICLE WE CANNOT JUST PARK IT AND NOT DRIVE IT TILL THE ISSUE IS FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT OFFER ANY ALTERNATIVE IN THE MEANTIME UNTIL THE PART COMES IN.
Electrical System
Filed Apr 18, 2018130,000 milesNJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY FOB WAS INSERTED IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE 'KEY IS NOT FOR THIS CAR' MESSAGE APPEARED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED AND WAS THE SAME KEY THAT HE HAD ALWAYS USED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CONTEMPORARY MOTOR CARS INC., 100 OCEANPORT AVE, LITTLE SILVER, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 12, 2018GA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF AUGUSTA, 3061 WASHINGTON RD, AUGUSTA, GA) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Air Bags
Filed Mar 21, 2018IN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GURLEY LEAP MOTORWORKS (404 NORTH LAKE ROAD, MISHAWAKA, IN) 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 21, 2018MI
TAKATA RECALL , BRAKE LIGHT HARNESS
Air Bags
Filed Dec 20, 201780,000 milesCA
THE MANUFACTURER OF THE AIRBAG HAS FILED A BANKRUPTCY CLAIM AND WE HAVE NO RESOLUTION TO FIX THIS AIRBAG EVER. THE CAR NOW IS UNSELLABLE AS ITS A DEATHTRAP AND NO ONE WILL BUY IT AND NO DEALER REALLY WANTS TO TAKE IT BACK SO IM STUCK WITH THIS CAR AND NEED TO GET IT REPLACED. WE NEED A SERIOUS REMEDY NOT ONLY FROM TAKATA BUT FROM THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER THAT PURCHASED THESE AIRBAGS WITHOUT FURTHER TESTING. I DEMAND A VEHICLE REPLACEMENT OR A COMPLETE BUY OUT OF THE CAR SO I CAN BE FREE OF THIS CONTRACT AND BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE THAT IS SAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND MYSELF.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 18, 2017TX
SINCE I GOT MY CAR ML 350 2009 HAVE TO MANY PROBLEMS LIKE CHANGING TIRES EVERY 3 MOUNTHS PLUS ALIGNMENT NEVER DONE CORRECTLY , I HAVE CONTACTED FROM SOMEHOW TO CHANGE MY AIRBAGS AND AFTER I COMPLETED ALL INFORMATION BUT THEY NEVER GOT BACK TO ME . PLUS I HAVE SERIES ELCTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE WINDOW ,BACKUP CAMERA,DOOR PANELS AND CROSS CONTROL IS NOT WORKING AT ALL WHEN I USE IT FOR A LONG TRIP OR DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY SPECIALS WHEN IS THERE FOGG AT THE STREET . AND THE LIGHT I CHANGED IT TO MANY TIME BUT STILL NEVER GOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SEE IN THE FRONT OF ME WHILE I AM DRIVING . I WISHED I NEVER HAVE MERCEDES AND I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 15, 2017VA
TAKATA RECALL - IN JUNE 2016 I RECEIVED THE MERCEDES BENZ RECALL LETTER. IT INCLUDES THE LANGUAGE "POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH". WE VISITED THE DEALER TO ASK FOR RENTAL CAR REIMBURSEMENT. THE GENERAL MANAGER SAID NO. WE CALLED MB AND THEY SAID NO. THEY CALLED IT A "PRECAUTIONARY RECALL, NO NEED TO STOP DRIVING". A LETTER THAT INCLUDES LANGUAGE THAT THEIR CAR COULD CAUSE MY DEATH NEEDS MORE THAN CAUTION. I CHECKED WITH THE DEALER TODAY AND WITH MB AND STILL NO ESTIMATE OF WHEN REPLACEMENT BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 14, 201775,000 milesCA
TAKATA RECALL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE
Air Bags
Filed Nov 10, 2017CA
IT'S IN THE RECALL SCOPE OF TAKATA AIRBAG ISSUED JAN 2016 BUT SO FAR MERCEDES DEALER SAID THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL WITHOUT COMMIT DATE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. BY DRIVING A CAR WITH DEFECTIVE AIRBAG EVERYDAY, OUR LIVES ARE IN DANGER.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 9, 2017NJ
TAKATA RECALL....I HAVE SUBMITTED MY CLAIM WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE RECALL IN 2016 TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN A CHERRY HILL NJ AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS FOR ME. I JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY AND MY CAR IS STILL WITHOUT SAFE AIRBAGS. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE THEM ON MY OWN, THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE A COVERED REPAIR.I RELY ON MY VEHICLE EVERYDAY.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 8, 2017CA
TAKATA RECALL ON AIRBAGS - WITH NO FIX FOR 2 YEARS? DOES IT NEED TO BE FIXED?
Air Bags
Filed Nov 7, 2017CA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE AWAITING ALLOCATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HER THAT THEY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 7, 2017CA
'TAKATA RECALL" MERCEDES BENZ HAS FAILED TO REPAIR MY ML350W4 IN A TIMELY MANNER! "TAKATA RECALL"
Air Bags
Filed Nov 6, 2017CA
TAKATA BEGAN SENDING ME NOTIFICATION OF AIRBAG RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE MORE THAN ONE YEAR AGO. I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING EVER SINCE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE AIRBAG REPLACED AS PER THEIR INSTRUCTION AT MERCEDES BENZ DEALERS NEAR ME IN LOS ANGELES. EACH MB DEALER CONTINUES TO STATE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN YET - THAT THEY ARE WAITING. IN THE MEANTIME, THIS IRRESPONSIBLE DELAY IN PROVIDING DEALERS WHAT THEY NEED TO SCHEDULE AND PERFORM THE REPAIR IMPERILS ME AND MY PASSENGERS EACH TIME I DRIVE THE CAR, AS WELL AS GREATLY INHIBITS MY ABILITY TO SELL THE CAR FOR FULL VALUE. THANK YOU.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 1, 2017150,000 milesCA
TAKATA RECALL., RECALLED AIRBAG HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. TAKATA HAS FILED FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY. MERCEDES DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE AIRBAG NEEDED FOR THE RECALL..
Air Bags
Filed Oct 31, 2017101 milesNY
TAKATA RECALL. I AM CURRENTLY LIVING 79 MILES FROM MY JOB AND I NEED TO TRADE IN MY CAR. BECAUSE OF THE TAKATA AIRBAGS I CANNOT GET THE FULL VALUE FOR MY CAR NOR WILL SOME CAR DEALERSHIP TAKE THE CAR. AFTER RUNNING A CAR FAX MY CARE VALUE IS REDUCED BY $4000 DOLLARS.
Air Bags
Filed Oct 29, 2017NC
TAKATA AIRBAG REPLACEMENT - MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO REPORT THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THIS LIFE SAFETY CONDITION/DEFECT. THIS DEFECT WAS IDENTIFIED FEB 11, 2016, ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO.
Air Bags
Filed Oct 26, 2017NJ
TAKATA RECALL NOT AVAILABLE
Air Bags
Filed Oct 25, 2017NY
TAKATA RECALL
Air Bags
Filed Oct 23, 2017GA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF MACON LOCATED AT 4781 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Oct 23, 2017WV
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL, I NEED REPAIRED, ASTORG MOTORS, PARKERSBURG,WV DOES NOT ANY
Service Brakes
Filed Oct 11, 2017114,000 milesCA
MY REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT I LOST MY BRAKES. THE FLUID HAS LEAKED OUT. THE CAR IS NOT RUSTING OR SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST OR CORROSION. ONLY THE ACTUAL BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED. IT APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING. THE LINES SHOULD HAVE HAD A PROTECTIVE COATING OR BEEN COVERED IN THE EXPOSED AREA TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE POINT THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THRU AND THE VEHICLE LOST IT'S BRAKING ABILITY. THIS HAPPENED WHILE WAS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC SO LUCKILY NOBODY GOT HURT BUT IF I WAS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED I WOULD HAVE LOST MY BRAKING ABILITY AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE.
Air Bags
Filed Aug 31, 2017CA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. W.I. SIMONSON MERCEDES-BENZ OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA (LOCATED AT 1626 WILSHIRE BLVD, 90403) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
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NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Apr 26, 2024. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.