2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 3% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 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.
“The fuel system faild had it replaced twice gss leaking as well as the power steering leaking badly went out while driving I had both replaced power steering is out again several months later car been sitting since then i looked up to see if there were any safty recalls I did find both on Kelly blue book and a few other sites I contacted dealership was told I could bring vehicle the the recalls don't expire once the vehicle was there received a phone call they had my vehicle however the said they didn't know what kind it was or why it was there I asked how could u not know that was told they…”
NHTSA complaint #11552779, filed 2023-10“Ever since I bought this car used in 2017 I've been having problems with it since day one. I cannot believe they have not been any recalls on this car with all the wrong things with it it jolts out of control it's swerves from side to side in the power steering is just a total mess. When I'm at a stop sign it suddenly starts shaking out of nowhere and then with the car being in park is jolts back and forth. I went to a doctor's appointment yesterday I park my car like I normally would next to you nor I come out the car won't start there's fluid leaking and I believe it's the power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11342682, filed 2020-08“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the fuel pump relay. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10825617, filed 2016-02, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. Immediately after refueling, the contact noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle and smelled a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10724413, filed 2015-06, 121,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes ML350. Whenever the contact made a sharp left or right turn the fuel gauge displayed empty and then full regardless of the speed driven. When the contact added fuel to it's capacity, the fuel gauge displayed 3/4 instead of full. The problem has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. The contact is not the original owner. The failure mileage was 28,000. The current mileage was 30,000. Updated 02/02/10 updated 02/02/10”
NHTSA complaint #10300441, filed 2010-01, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
- 10032707Sep 10, 2009Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed…
- 10023491Sep 1, 2007Mercedes-benz - procedure for replacing fuel pump and fuel filter modules . Models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, ml550, gl320, gl450, gl550, r63, r320, r350, r500. Model year all.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | 15% |
| 2014 | 12 | 18% |
| 2013 | 9 | 16% |
| 2012 | 16 | 25% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
43 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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