2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 6% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,208 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Reverse pulling out of driveway at slow speed then stopped. On drive position, vehicle jerked forward when gas pedal was applied. This happened twice at same situation about same time.then at the freeway, in stop and go traffic vehicle brakes failed and hit a big-rig truck. No warning light that came on. I pressed foot pedal hard but vehicle did not stop and continued rolling until it rear ended the truck. Luckily our speed was 0-5 MPH and no injury to my 2 passengers. Chp assisted us. Vehicle was normal when pulled over to the shoulder. I had it towed to nearest mercedes benz dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925447, filed 2016-11, 44,415 miles“Received recall notice dated August 2022. Phoned local Mercedes Benz of Chicago on 1520 W. North Avenue and Mercedes Benz of Chicago Service Center on 949 N. Elston Ave. Scheduled a mobile inspection multiple times but they never showed. I was instructed to contact Brake Booster Hotline to have them tow the vehicle but Tarek at this company informed me that I needed to coordinate a date/time with MB dealer to accept the vehicle upon towing. Left a couple of messages with Maya at MB dealer to coordinate appointment for towing company to tow the vehicle but have not received a response. …”
NHTSA complaint #11507805, filed 2023-02“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle started shuddering and lost stability. The ABS warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The contact stated she veered to the side of the road and then drove the vehicle to her residence at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS system and the power steering system had failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11426785, filed 2021-07, 132,945 miles“The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that his son had to apply pressure and pump the brake pedal multiple times to coast the vehicle to a stop however, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact’s vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. …”
NHTSA complaint #11548670, filed 2023-10, 110,000 miles“The contact stated while idling at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and crashed into the vehicle in front creating a chain reaction of four vehicles. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. The police was present, and a report was taken. There was one person injured from another vehicle involved in the accident who was evacuated in an ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The contact believed the incident was caused by a brake failure. Updated 01/29/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10175850, filed 2007-01, 3,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V298000Apr 26, 2024DO NOT DRIVEMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model…Covers: Mercedes-Benz ML350 2006–2011, R350 2006–2012, GL450 2007–2012 +10 more
- 22V315000May 9, 2022DO NOT DRIVEMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz ML350 2006–2011, R350 2006–2012, GL450 2007–2012 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 19 | 17% |
| 2010 | 6 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 12% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350
30 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology