2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 5% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 mercedes ML350 was parked on a residential street. Flames began shooting out of the right rear taillight. By the time that we saw it and extinguished it the entire back of the car was on fire and the car totaled.(matter of minutes) the fire department was called. I have pictures showing that fire came from the electrical panel in the right rear of the car. I had no previous indication other than a half an hour earlier the left rear taillight was stuck on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558192, filed 2014-01, 45,000 miles“In october 2012, I opened the rear hatch of my 2009 mercedes benz ML350 and it would not close. I continued to push the button on the hatch door, on the driver side door and on the key in an attempt to close the hatch door. After about 20 minutes, I was successfully able to close it. Three weeks ago, the rear hatch malfunctioned again, however, this time it would not open. I tried the button on the outside of the hatch, on the inside on the driver side door and on the key in an attempt to get the hatch to open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10526026, filed 2013-07, 30,000 miles“The automatic rear hatch closed but did not lock. During acceleration the rear hatch started to open. Any further attempts to lock the hatch were unsuccessful and the rear hatch could not be locked.”
NHTSA complaint #10643659, filed 2014-10, 63,000 miles“These models were recalled on March 9, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09v076000. my vin number apparently did not fall within the selected vin numbers. However my auto even though it is the same year as the recall has this same exact defect and condition and is deemed to be a fire hazard. what are my options.”
NHTSA complaint #11654619, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz ML350. The contact stated that the vehicle hatchback door did not come equipped with a sensor that would prevent the door from closing if a person was in the door path. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle was not designed with a sensor and that were unable to alter the design of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10396033, filed 2011-04, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10033074May 1, 2013Xentry: 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…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350
40 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
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.
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