2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 3% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“Monday morning, july 24, 2017 there were torrential downpours in the early morning leaving lots of standing water on roadways. After driving the car and going through standing water on roadways, car lost power and then engine stopped. Fortunately, I was able to coast onto the shoulder of the roadway and came to a safe resting place. Car would not restart. I was stranded with an inoperative vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11011627, filed 2017-07, 121,000 miles“Ongoing issues with the vehicles camshaft solenoid system. Annually I have this issue. What is happening is that once a year the check engine light comes on and I am being told by repair specialists that the camshaft solenoid must be replaced. I replace them and the next year I have the same challenge. I find it strange that mercedes has yet to do a recall on this as I've searched online and this seems to be an ongoing issue with all of their vehicle's transmission system.”
NHTSA complaint #10744595, filed 2015-07, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
- 10032707Sep 10, 2009Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | 15% |
| 2014 | 12 | 18% |
| 2013 | 9 | 16% |
| 2012 | 16 | 25% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
24 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
8 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 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.
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