2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 8% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“In April 2023, while performing a rear brake service both right and left suspension springs were found with deteriorated suspension spring coating, corrosion and breakage of the coil springs. Suspension spring failure poses a safety hazard and risk of damage to other suspension components. It is unclear when exactly the springs broke but when the vehicle was inspected in Feb of 2022 there was no mention of spring breakage. The date of incident is the date I discovered the spring breaks. I only took a pic of the one spring but both were confirmed broken. MB dealership confirmed breakage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525691, filed 2023-06“Have Toya tires on 2015 Mercedez ML350. In snow/ice roads car makes unpronounced lateral motion such that passenger and driver notice. Is worst with patchy ice snow conditions. Problem is not apparent in dry conditions. Condition is quite to most concernoing. Tire pressure is to Mercedez specificatiions all tires at 32lbs.”
NHTSA complaint #11452625, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, she noticed an unknown fluid leaking from the vehicle. Over time, the contact noticed that an unknown pink fluid had also started to leak form the vehicle. On one occasion while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate with an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that dark blue smoke was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle eventually stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart for almost an hour. …”
NHTSA complaint #11470207, filed 2022-06Related recalls
- 18V272000Apr 27, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016…Covers: Mercedes-Benz ML350 2012–2015, AMG ML63 2012–2015, GL550 2013–2016 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11032736May 15, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11013183Jan 28, 2025Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 10167502Mar 21, 2014ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too…
- 10167501Mar 20, 2014Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.
- 10166999Feb 18, 2014Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the suspension compresses and rebounds at the front axle. Sometimes a single jolt can also be…
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
- 10167549Jul 22, 2013Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps
- 10167548Jul 15, 20131. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 without code 803, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9B00. The control unit 'Roll control' has a malfunction. 2…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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