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Mercedes-Benz Ml350 years to avoid

The Mercedes-Benz Ml350 years to avoid are 2006, 2011, 2010, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2001 is the cleanest year on record.

1,249

Total complaints

10

Recall campaigns

2001–2015

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Ml350 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2006High complaint rate235
2011Open safety investigation126
2010Open safety investigation113
2009Open safety investigation105

Every Ml350 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2015785
20141074
2013825
2012924
2011avoid1263
2010avoid1133
2009avoid1053
2008932
20071132
2006avoid2352
2005280
2004440
2003310
200120

Common questions

What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Ml350 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ml350 years to avoid are 2006, 2011, 2010, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2001.

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Ml350?

By complaint volume, 2001 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ml350 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Ml350 have?

Across all model years, the Ml350 has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,249 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.