2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 engine problems
53 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, which is 22% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Driving 45MPH approaching a stop, I hit the brakes and the car started to slow. Then the car lurched and accelerated by its self. I pushed the brake harder and tried to pump it but nothing slowed the vehicle. The brakes felt as if they were not working at all. Vehicle crashed at about 55MPH and rolled severely injuring the driver. No adverse weather conditions, 77 degrees out, driving on a military installation road.
Around 45,000 miles the check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to a mercedes benz dealer service department and was notified that the balance shaft needs to be replaced. In order to replace the balance shaft, the engine needs to be taken out of the vehicle and taken apart. Estimated cost $6,000. The service dept. Told me that it was due to a part that was not hardened properly during manufacturing.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints