2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Very large pieces of plastic trim have blown off my car on the interstate. Fortunately no one was injured, but I surmise it did some damage to the cars behind me and most likely could have caused a serious accident. This vehicle trim was not fastened on securely at the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10215292, filed 2008-01, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10033074May 1, 2013Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or…
- 10028664Jan 12, 2009Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of…
- 10025647Mar 7, 2008Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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