2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 12%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,044miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 12% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,044 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in an accident rear ending another car (straight on- nose to tail of other car) at freeway speed (55-60) and the breaks seemed like they were spongy/soft (my best description) and at that speed and direct hit my airbags should have went off, it was a pretty solid impact so much my front end and hood, frame bent.”
NHTSA complaint #11235207, filed 2019-07, 108,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10971930, filed 2017-04, 63,000 miles“My ABS system is broke in my ml 350 mercedes benz 2006, it only 3 years old I purchase it in 5/2006. Its not under warranty because it has 64,000 miles, this is still a safety issue and the ABS system I was told by a mercedes service manager this rarely goes out on a car, but why no one wants to fix it. It costs 3300 dollars to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10312649, filed 2010-02, 63,888 miles“My ML350 has had a problem with the primary brake lights burning out. Automatically the vehicle is switching to the substitute brake lights. This is the second set of brake lights on the vehicle in less than 1-month. I just replaced them 2-days ago with a new set of sylvania bulbs purchased from advanced auto as per the vehicle make, model and year. I am concerned that the problem could originate from a possible short in the electrical system and/or poor grounding.”
NHTSA complaint #10574292, filed 2014-03, 55,000 miles“Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. The contact stated that the parking brake handle became detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Kmj”
NHTSA complaint #10504661, filed 2013-03, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V298000Apr 26, 2024DO NOT DRIVEMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model…Covers: Mercedes-Benz ML350 2006–2011, R350 2006–2012, GL450 2007–2012 +10 more
- 22V315000May 9, 2022DO NOT DRIVEMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz ML350 2006–2011, R350 2006–2012, GL450 2007–2012 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 19 | 17% |
| 2010 | 6 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 12% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
43 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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