2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 12% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,100 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.
“Pre safe functions limited message appeared on dashboard in nov '16. Over couple months, auditory beep warning of being too close to something happened with no hazard nearby approx 6 times. On 4/2/17, while driving 35 MPH on sunny day, auditory warning started (with no hazard nearby) then stopped when we stopped at traffic light. Beeping started again (with no hazard nearby) when we started driving, then car self-braked while driving at least 20 MPH and cars around us started honking. Started driving again and car self-braked again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970652, filed 2017-04, 19,800 miles“When at a slight incline or decline, the vehicle will go from the drive gear automatically into park. When the drive gear is re-engaged, there is a significant crunching of the gears as it goes from park back into drive mode, causing undue stress and fatigue on the braking mechanism, increasing the likelihood of brake malfunction and/or failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10939678, filed 2017-01, 6,900 miles“When the vehicle's parking mechanism is engaged, the vehicle rolls several feet before coming to a complete stop; thereby endangering anyone in, near, or around the vehicle at that time from getting run over or, seriously injured by the moving vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10837160, filed 2016-02, 100 miles“I was in drive mode and was looking to park the car on the open spot on the street. Had engaged the reverse gear and was attempting to get in the parallel parking spot. While i was doing that, suddenly the wheel locked up and car stopped with a jerk/jolt. Then came warning that the parking brake was not working (Remember I had not engaged the parking brake as I was in drive mode). The locked up wheel would not move and I had great difficulty in making the car safe in the cross traffic. The issue here is parking brake cannot engage by itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592867, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle crashed into a wall and the rear window broke. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated up to 19 MPH in reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle then switched gears into drive independently, lunged forward, and crashed into the garage. The contact stated that there was extensive damage to the front and rear of the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10934032, filed 2016-12, 19,300 milesRelated 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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