2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.
“As described above. Instead of blowing a fuse , fuse housing melted from fire and heat requiring replacement of the entire housing with all fuses and relays. I brought it up to mercedes benz attention and their response was as the part got replaced at this point it is only an alleged problem. They do not want to accept their own service mechanic 's description of what happened. I am afraid this car has all the potential of bigger fire hazard and potential for accidents and deaths. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578405, filed 2014-04, 54,000 miles“2010 ML350 starts right up when cold in the morning. If I go to a store and return to the car when I insert and turn the key nothing happens no lights on dash. After struggling for 5 minutes trying everything from locking/unlocking opening doors turning key slowly it finally starts. This problem started a month ago and is becoming more frequent now. After reading numerous complains on forums I assume it is the esi (electronic system ignition) and it is an expensive fix so I called merc benz and complained and asked if there is a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11046136, filed 2017-11, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz ML350. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,702. ....updated 01/13/16”
NHTSA complaint #10788322, filed 2015-11, 90,702 miles“The contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10811585, filed 2015-12, 41,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 11031648Oct 5, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received the Approved Emission Modification. The Extended Modification Warranty…
- 10158329Oct 9, 2017Oil in engine wiring harness
- 10135598Mar 25, 2015Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | 21% |
| 2014 | 16 | 24% |
| 2013 | 13 | 23% |
| 2012 | 21 | 32% |
| 2011 | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 36 | 21% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350
67 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsBrakes
6 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.
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