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2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Tires Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 172 total for the year
Median mileage
10,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,250 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.

“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. The vehicle has continental, size p235/6517 tires. The contact took the vehicle to the manufacturer for regularly scheduled maintenance. The dealer stated that the tread on the tires was worn, however, there were no previous failures. The current and failure mileages were 13,500. Updated 12/12/07”

NHTSA complaint #10203523, filed 2007-09, 13,500 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 miles

“2006 ml 350 pulls to the right when driving through water puddles. The consumer feels the continental tires may be the cause of the problem. The tire have been replaced with bridgestone dueler hl. The consumer has not driven the vehicle in wet conditions with the new tire yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10150814, filed 2006-02

“There is a serious problem that is not being reported to owners of the mercedes benz ML350 with appearance packages. This is a 4 wheel drive vehicle that is being advertised as a snow capable vehicle. This vehicle with the appearance package from mercedes is a serious risk to any buyer who attempts to drive this vehicle in the snow. The fact that is not being brought to buyers attention is that it comes with performance tires, not all season/snow tires that are typical in every other 4 wheel drive vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10179389, filed 2007-01

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201512%
201411%
201111%
200811%
200642%
200413%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350

Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Engine
36 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Other 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology