2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,051miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,051 miles. 1 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.
“When I was driving my mercedes benz ML350, the malfunction light came on regarding the rear lift gate. Shortly thereafter, I smelled smoke and took the car to the dealer. The dealer informed me that there was some kind of liquid spill in the cargo area. The liquid that spilled got into the central processing unit, causing an electrical short in the system and the rear lift gate would not open. The vehicle cpu caught fire due to the spill. There are no warning messages posted in the cargo area, cautioning the owner that the car could catch on fire if there is a liquid spill in this area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253212, filed 2008-12, 52,051 miles“The contact stated there was one cup of water in a bag in the cargo area. The water spilled onto the central processing unit, causing an electrical short in the system and the rear lift gate would not open. The vehicle was repaired at the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10149348, filed 2006-02, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml 350. The contact stated that the passenger side door would not lock. Approximately one month later while attempting to exit the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger door remained stuck from the inside. She was forced to crawl to the driver side seat to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test and replaced the right side door actuator. The contact did inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current mileage was 73,240 and the failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 10/27/2011”
NHTSA complaint #10378638, filed 2011-01, 73,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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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