2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 12% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,800 miles. 1 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.
“My ML350 kept blowing it's brake lights. After awhile of this I realized that something was obviously wrong. At this point both lights were out at the same time. I took it in to find that the sockets were burnt out and needed to be replaced. I was then told that the wiring also needed to be replaced and mercedes benz had a fix for it all but at a price. I was also told that the c series had a recall for the same problem. Why are there no recall for the ml or the m series?”
NHTSA complaint #10703825, filed 2015-04, 101,250 miles“Less than a year after I bought the car, during month of april 2014, different error messages started to appear on dash including ABS (brake system), srs (air bags), and steering wheel vibrating, hard to turn wheel, a few tail/parking lights not working. At shop, they said sensors were bad, and due to my extended warranty they replaced the entire power steering system ($272) but said to repair the air bags would cost $800. A different mechanic said under $100 to fix air bag sensors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629141, filed 2014-08, 56,000 miles“Atm at bank was not operating and was going inside bank, at regions bank in hendersonville tn. When car was shifted from park into drive the car took off at a high rate of speed, that could not be stopped by braking. The result being,hitting two cars, when trying to go between them, then still couldn't stop until nose dive in rock lined four foot ditch .”
NHTSA complaint #10553143, filed 2013-11, 58,800 miles“Faulty wiring in the brake light harness that could cause fire. Wiring commonly arcs causing the bulbs to burn out and could potentially cause a fire. Mercedes has other cars with this same problem, but won't address it on the ML350's. They even made a part to correct this problem, but demand car owners pay out of pocket to fix mercedes faulty wiring problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11218579, filed 2019-06“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11472787, filed 2022-07Related 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
24 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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