2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,496miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 1% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,496 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.
“Warning light illuminated on dash. Safety restraint system (sds) malfunction. Took car to nearest mercedes dealer and they stated that the the driver side airbag ignition switch was malfunctioning and contact fault in driver front seat harness.suggested ifile a complaint with NHTSA and mercedes benz USA to get repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11114598, filed 2018-07, 94,992 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH with the heated seat in activation. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the front driver's seat, in which the heater overheated and caused a burned hole in the cushion and padding. The contact sustained a minor burn to the left hip as a result of the excessive heat penetration. There were no flames present. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the heated seat wire was disengaged. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502771, filed 2013-03, 178,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10044222Apr 20, 2012Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231…
Seat belts: 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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