2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Two issues with my ML350 2010 car - 1) electrical - gas gauge went to zero while driving even when car was three quarters full of gas. After I stopped car and restarted engine, gas gauge went immediately back up to three quarters full. 2) failed brakes - I was driving into a parking spot slowly using brakes and when I was about to come to a full stop, the brakes failed and wouldn't stop the car completely resulting in me driving over a parking meter. It felt like the car accelerated as well after hitting parking meter but I was able to stop car after pressing on the brakes again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11029894, filed 2017-09, 80,000 miles“Rear seatbelt stopped retracting,passenger side.also had ABS and esp warning indicators come on,was told all sensors should be changed but due to an extended warranty bought through a used car dealer only one sensor was changed.this has happened two times in three years”
NHTSA complaint #10788729, filed 2015-11, 50,000 miles“Before the incident my Mercedes started to pull away from me each time I attempted to press the brakes. At times the when I would press the brakes nothing would happen at all as if I wasn’t pressing them at all. Well on the night of February 18,2022 I was coming around a curb and when I went to press the brakes, my Mercedes began to sway slightly but the brakes never kicked in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11585228, filed 2024-04“On February 18, 2022 at approximately 2240 hours I was in a wreck which totalled my 2010 Mercedes ML-350. I was approaching a curb and tried to brake but they didn't work and my vehicle pulled to the right and I totaled it out on an electricity pole. I was not aware of the recall 16V081 until September 04, 2022. My mercedes is currently under a tarp under my shed, and has been for months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11482960, filed 2022-09“I have reached out to Mercedes-Benz to have the 2 recalls fixed. They tell me I will receive a letter with instructions. I have not received any letters and it's been more than 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11511393, filed 2023-03Related 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350
67 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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