2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 4% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
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.
“While driving my turn signals, brake lights, windshield wipers, seat controls, and I'm not sure what else became inoperable. Also the srs warning displayed meaning the airbags were malfunctioning. Seems that the sam module is the culprit but nothing should be able to stop such vital safety issues from happening all at once. I have seen several articles about this happening and a recall is needed in my opinion.”
NHTSA complaint #11163862, filed 2018-12, 40,000 miles“We have a 2007 mercedes benz ML350 and just bought the extended new car warranty for an additional $4500. It was raining and the alarm on the car went off, all the lights in the car stopped working and the rear lft gate stopped working as well as rear locks. The dealership finally diagnosed the problem after 3 days and stated that is because the rear tail light is allowing water in and that it compromised/ruined the power lift gate control unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353342, filed 2010-09, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that the lighting harness burned the bulbs without warning. The contact stated that the lights remained illuminated and required the contact to manually disconnect the fuses. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure recurred several times and was not remedied. The failure mileage was 105,502.”
NHTSA complaint #10920357, filed 2016-10, 105,502 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031580Apr 16, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11029062Feb 25, 2026Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11029025Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11028989Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11007974Sep 21, 2024Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11008323Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to its outlet openings, the headlamp is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases…
- 11007753Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead…
- 11005294Jul 23, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 14% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
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 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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