2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 3% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 VIN is not part of the takata recall, although similar models I.e ML350 4matic 2012 is. My car was involved in a high impact crash in which it was totaled. The airbags failed to deploy and resulted in serious neck and back injuries. The car was stationary on the highway as traffic slowed. A fast oncoming vehicle (70-80 MPH) failed to see my stationary vehicle and rear ended my vehicle without breaking causing it to crash in the car in front. The incident was sufficient enough to cause my engine to drop and the front crumble zone was fully utilized. …”
NHTSA complaint #11046967, filed 2017-11, 110,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 59 | 53% |
| 2010 | 67 | 66% |
| 2009 | 40 | 43% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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