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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 1% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.

“Latch on tailgate will not catch. The gate will close automatically but will not latch. Upon researching this item, there are several other complaints on this same issue. Why doesn't mercedes recall this feature.”

NHTSA complaint #10679905, filed 2015-01, 86,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201512%
200811%
200632%
200514%

Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350

Steering
24 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Vehicle 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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