repaired · 2026 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 83 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350, most often about the seats. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has problems
83 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Seats22 crash/fire/injury
19Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
17Power train3 crash/fire/injury
8Steering
7Engine and engine cooling
6Structure
5Engine
4Service brakes
3Exterior lighting
127 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 30 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 7 |
| Power train | 17 | 3 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Mileage at failure
When do seats problems start?
68kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 seats complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles25under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other ML350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ML350 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350, and the recalls they led to.
- SEAT BACK WARMER OVERHEATS/BURNSNo recall
In owners' words
What ML350 owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving the front driver seat caught on fire while the seat heater was on. The contact stated that the back part of the seat was smoking and he stopped the vehicle, exited, and noticed the back of his jacket and seat had a…
TODAY, AND WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, MY CAR AND I ALMOST BURNED WHEN I TURNED ON THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER. I STARTED FEELING AN EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE LEFT BACK SIDE. I STOPED ON THE RIGHT OF THE FREEWAY TO DISCOVER THAT THE SEAT LEATHER WAS BURNED WITH HEATING WIRE, WITH SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE…
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN A LOCATION. IT SLIDES FORWARD AND BACKWARD AT WILL WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING. I SEE THIS AS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MY DEALER SAYS I'LL NEED TO PAY FOR A COMPLETE NEW SEAT ASSEMBLY. ALL MY PASSENGERS SIT IN THE REAR. THANKFULLY, THEY ARE FEW. OTHERWISE…
Own a 2007 ML350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.