2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,650 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Driver heated seat burning underside of left thigh on both low and high settings. On 12/26/11, it felt hotter than normal (even on a very short 6-7 minute journey) burning index finger when seat leather was being felt. There is also smell of burning. I switched heated seat off immediately. A hot spot is visible on the leather seat where the element seems to have overheated.”
NHTSA complaint #10441271, filed 2011-12, 78,650 miles“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact stated that the seat warmer had overheated and burned a hole in the leather. As a result, the seat element warmer and the seat pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10504357, filed 2013-03, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz ML350. While driving approximately 5 MPH in reverse, the drivers side heated seat was activated and suddenly the contact experienced a severe burning sensation directly to the skin from the lower portion of the drivers seat. The contact exit the vehicle and observed smoke and flames emitting from the top of the drivers seat. Immediately, assistance was provided and the flames were smothered by and individual who used their hands to extinguish the fire. The contact suffered minor burns to his back and the other person sustained minor burns to both hands. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425557, filed 2011-09, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 11031635May 18, 2018To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core business, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) entered into a settlement…
- 10166099Jul 10, 2014Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
- 10034608Feb 5, 2010Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 30 | 36% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 7 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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