2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 drivetrain & axles problems
35 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that the driver parked in a residential driveway with the engine running and exited the vehicle for thirty seconds. After attempting to re-enter the vehicle, the vehicle abnormally lunged forward, dragging the driver as she attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver noticed that the gear shifter had abnormally shifted out of park. Before the driver was able to fully enter the vehicle, the vehicle crashed into a residential gate.
I bought a 2006 mercedes 3 years ago thinking I would have a car for a lifetime boy did I go wrong. In the past 3 months I have had major problems and mercedes doesn't care. The first issue I had to replace the crank shaft $6000 plus for repair I almost went crazy so I started researching on the internet and found out there was a class action law suit for this issue so I phoned mercedes and they agree to pick up half of the repair.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
- Engine 53 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
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