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2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, and owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA
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complaints citing a crash / fire

2 safety recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 24V298000 Reported 15,604 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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.

    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…

  2. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 22V315000 Reported 350,294 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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.

    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…

172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 19 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,918 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 27 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While my vehicle was having a mandatory safety recall performed on the brake booster, my brake line was damaged and now the dealership is asking for $7,000 to repair something caused by them and direc”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Service brakes

“After starting the car, two messages appeared on the dash board. Center Gauge read: SRS Restraint System Malfunction Service Required Fuel Gauge read: SRS (in red) Took the car to our certified mechan”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 14, 2025 · Air bags

Compare Mercedes-Benz ML350 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML350 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML35001
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350025
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350035
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350023
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML3502172
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350283
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350267
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350393
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML3503101
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML3503111
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350365
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350456
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350468
2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350552

Checking a specific 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350

How do I know if my 2006 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 22V315000).

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.