2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 17 complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Took our 2012 mercedes-benz ml350 bluetec to the dealership numerous times due to an overpowering fuel smell and burned plastic in the cabin of the vehicle. We had to stop several times because we felt sick as if we were going to pass out and/or throw up. But, then it started to affect our children and we demanded that the dealership find the root cause. They finally determined that it was a fuel leak around the fuel injectors that completely charred components in the fuel injection cavity.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained for approximately 21 days for a diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the fuel line, the fuel pump and three pin connector needed to be replaced. In addition, the noise insulation panel underneath engine needed to be removed and reinstalled. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350
- Engine 23 complaints
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