2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,914 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The Floor Mats I received for my vehicle covered a portion of my accelerator pedal and would when up into the back above the pedal and to the right of it and would get caught and force my accelerator”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 22, 2023 · Unknown or other
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver when turned to the left. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2018 · Steering
Compare Mercedes-Benz ML350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML350 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 0 | 25 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 0 | 35 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 0 | 23 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2 | 172 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2 | 83 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2 | 67 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 3 | 93 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 3 | 101 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 3 | 111 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 3 | 65 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 4 | 56 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 4 | 68 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 5 | 52 |
Checking a specific 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350
How do I know if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.