2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Technical Service Bulletins

85 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10167577Jul 23, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
• 10167564Jul 12, 2013Electrical system. Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
• 10167563Jul 8, 2013Electrical system. The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
• 10167572Jul 3, 2013Electrical system. If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS control unit log printout, the repair documentation and with all required documentation listed in Section E of the Form.
• 10167553Jul 1, 2013Fuel system. Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
• 10167561Jun 27, 2013Exterior lighting. Xenon burner inoperative or flickers
• 10033074May 1, 2013Body and structure. Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become unhooked. Models 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. No model years listed. *pe updated 2/1/12. *pe updated 10/3/12. *pe updated 10/21/13.
• 10052151Apr 24, 2013Steering. Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking noises. Models 164, 251. No model years listed.
• 10046319Aug 9, 2012Electrical system, Steering. Xentry (mercedes); electric steering control unit, in some vehicles, has implausible fault entry due to software needing updating. Models ml 350. No model years listed.
• 10044222Apr 20, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes 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. No model years given.
• 10044200Apr 2, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Xentry: mercedes benz: grunting/creaking sound from the area of the front axle when braking, driving over surface undulations, negotiating tight corners, or while maneuvering. Model years unknown.
• 10044199Mar 28, 2012Engine cooling. Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle stumbles and bucks for a few minutes after a cold start when outside temperature is low (no dtcs). Engine runs rough in a warm up phase. No model years given.
• 10044181Mar 12, 2012Steering. Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
• 10037985Dec 10, 2010Equipment. Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using.
• 10038225Dec 8, 2010Steering, Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10034152Jun 7, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). Fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. In addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sam.
• 10034608Feb 5, 2010Seats. Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat row may also appear in the display.
• 10033070Dec 16, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years listed.
• 10028025Oct 5, 2009Exterior lighting. Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. (vehicles without led tail lamps) *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe updated 4/20/11. Repair does not apply to led tail lamps.
• 10032725Sep 22, 2009Electronic stability control. Mercedes: electronic stability program (esp), stability control (sr). References revised and reference to af deleted/supersedes dtb tb 42.45/42. Esp lamp on. Contact fault at connection for esp control unit mk25 (n47). No model years listed.
• 10032727Sep 17, 2009Suspension. Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 221; fc5250 drain open circuit or insufficient valve current in model series 251, 164. Defective connecting cables to drain valve at airmatic compressor. This results in the…
• 10032707Sep 10, 2009Fuel system. Mercedes: 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 movement.
• 10028686May 6, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
• 10028625May 1, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes: update rear sam software. The opening and closing of tailgate with key remote, while the vehicle is locked, may cause the battery to drain due to incorrect rear sam rest current logic. Models 164, 164.8, and 251. Model year 2008. *pe updated 9/18/09.
• 10030665Mar 1, 2009Equipment, Other or unknown. Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will be seen.
• 10028664Jan 12, 2009Body and structure. Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of air/water box when water is used when engine compartment is cleaned near right side of firewall.
• 10020460Dec 4, 2008Steering. Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
• 10028646Dec 2, 2008Steering. Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering coupling (lower steering shaft). Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown.
• 10028645Dec 2, 2008Steering. Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown.
• 10028024Aug 1, 2008Suspension. Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air suspension compressor.
• 10022893Apr 24, 2008Engine cooling. Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj updated 8/28/08.
• 10025648Apr 22, 2008Steering. Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown.
• 10025647Mar 7, 2008Body and structure. Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
• 10023863Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Models ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550, r350, r500, r63, r320 - model year 2008 -- update engine control module software -- check transmission control module software and update if necessary.

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