2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,250 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes ml 350. The contact stated the passenger rear seat belt retracted preventing a child safety seat from being installed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,250.”
NHTSA complaint #10641988, filed 2014-10, 68,250 miles“Original car, 2007 ML350,replaced with a 2008 by dealer after multiple problems, 2008 manufactured in january,2008 these cars a manufactured problem in to spring of 2008,.cars at that time considered worst used car in consumer guide.. Internet shows electrical problems from several customers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576213, filed 2014-04Related service bulletins
- 10044222Apr 20, 2012Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231…
Seat belts: other model years
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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