2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“Passanger seat with seat heat on caused burnt damage of leather upholsterey in lower left part of the back rest accompany with smoke/fumes. The damaged area is about 2 long. 2011 ML350 with 27kmiles”
NHTSA complaint #10926043, filed 2016-11, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10166099Jul 10, 2014Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 30 | 36% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 7 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350
59 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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