2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 6% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 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 rear brake lines have corroded to the point that I lost my brakes. The fluid has leaked out. The car is not rusting or showing signs of rust or corrosion. Only the actual brake lines have rusted. It appears to be a defect in manufacturing. The lines should have had a protective coating or been covered in the exposed area to prevent excessive corrosion to the point the brake lines rusted thru and the vehicle lost it's braking ability. …”
NHTSA complaint #11032925, filed 2017-10, 114,000 miles“I have a 2009 mercedes ml 350. About a week ago, my break fluid light came on. I took it into the dealership, and they topped the fluid off. A few days passed, and the light went on again. I took it into the dealership, and it was verified that the pressure drops after several minutes. (they) found the line into the abr pump was leaking. R&r pump to inspect lines and found metal line deformed at flare .”
NHTSA complaint #10452109, filed 2012-03“The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the brake sensor warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause someone to be injured in the event of a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11596276, filed 2024-06, 230,000 milesRelated 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350
40 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology