2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“This vehicle has had nothing but problems. At around 32,000 it needed transmission repair. Unfortunately it was past the three year offered warranty. At around 45,000 miles, I was told that it needed new shocks. All of the repair men that I spoke with could not believe that this vehicle would need suspension work at such low mileage. After reading these posts, it is clearly a defect in the suspension. Meanwhile, I went through another set of tires because I am still waiting to repair the suspension. I guess I can wait no longer and will need to come out of pocket again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507346, filed 2013-04, 32,000 miles“Second year of this same complain. The dealership I bought the car from mention that the mercedes should be taking care of my issues. But that isnt happening. Mercedes just wants to keep charging me . I look up the defects of the car and it tells me exactly the same problem I am having”
NHTSA complaint #11331696, filed 2020-06“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. While the vehicle was parked she attempted to shift the vehicle into reverse but the gear shifter would only shift into drive or neutral. She attempted to shift the vehicle back into park but the vehicle would not shift into park and a message on the dashboard informed her that she could not shift the vehicle into park while it was in motion. After approximately 10 minutes the automatic braking system engaged and she was able to shift the vehicle into park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356837, filed 2010-09, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. The air bag light beeped and remained illuminated. At 10,000 miles, the vehicle was serviced. Afterwards, the contact heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle while driving between 20-50 MPH. The dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. On december 25, 2006, the contact was involved in a crash and the air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was serviced after the crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217149, filed 2008-01, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
- 10028024Aug 1, 2008Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air…
- 10020182Jul 1, 2006The suspension air pump may not maintain the required amount of air in the system. The vehicle ride height will stay at the suspension's lowest level without being able to be…
- 10019823Mar 1, 2006Install plate at upper control arm due to off-road use or rough (wash board) surfaces may result in unacceptable noise and vibration in the steering mechanism.
Suspension: 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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