2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
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.
“The right brake light sensor gave a warning that the brake lamp needs replacing. While making arrangements to replace, the left brake light began to malfunction and also needed replacement. Since both LED brake lights failed within 3 months it seems to be a systemic problem with mercedes benz LED lights. I reported the problem to mercedes benz USA and was told the vehicle is out of warranty but they would call the local dealer on my behalf and speak with the manager to see if there was anything that could be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10778198, filed 2015-09, 82,000 miles“The LED tail lights are failing. My assessment on this issue is that water and debris are entering the tail light due to a gasket or seal that is failing. Dealer and mercedes does not want to help, and have told me they will no longer respond to my emails. Im getting the run around. Its clearly a safety defect/hazard, based on transport canada. This happens with no warning, until enough LED's are out the message turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #10940049, filed 2017-01“Brake lights & rear tail gate malfunction after running car through car wash. The problems self-correct after a couple of days. Suspect that water is somehow getting in via faulty seals. There are multiple complaints about similar issues and mbenz has even issued recalls for other models. In one recall, the problem is noted to potentially cause a fire. Although dealer is aware of this problem, the boerne, tx service rep has no interest in investigating the matter further unless, knowing others have similar issues, unless I pay for the service. Hope we don't earn a ticket or cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11182297, filed 2019-02“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that the tail lights failed to operate intermittently. The bulbs were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 10/13/16”
NHTSA complaint #10883301, filed 2016-07, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11029959Mar 9, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11029062Feb 25, 2026Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11029025Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11028989Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11007974Sep 21, 2024Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11008323Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to its outlet openings, the headlamp is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases…
- 11007753Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 14% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350
67 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
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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