2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350, but owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 3

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	6
Steering	6
Electrical System	4
Seats	4
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Structure	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Visibility	2
Unknown or Other	2
Service Brakes	2
Engine	2

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Bumpers — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer — 1
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 73,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Mar 22, 2023

OEM jack failed without warning. No injuries but it could have been bad. Car got stuck and spinning wheels dug into a region of hard packed snow over a gravel driveway at my father's house. I was using the jack to lift the wheels out of their holes so I could fill the hole with chunks of wood. To spread the load on the snow the base of the jack was on a roughly 10" long piece of 2x4, which was placed on a roughly 8x10 inch piece of plywood. Jack worked fine for the first 2 wheels. On the 3rd wheel the "thrust washer" that transfers force from the nut that rides on the main screw, to the hinged…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 3, 2021

Hello my check engine light is on in my 2004 Mercedes ml350 so I took it to a Mercedes dealership for inspection and repairs. They kept my suv for 8 days and finally called me back and said they believe the check engine light is on because I need to replace my charcoal canister shut off valve. Now this component takes the gas vapors that has not been burned off and reroutes it through the charcoal canister and back into the engine so it can be burnt off and not enter the atmosphere and enter the inside of the vehicle. Well My suv has failed inspection for emissions and thatâs why I brought…

Seats · at 100,000 miles · reported May 16, 2019

Front seats gets very hot whenever we turn on the seat warmer option. This started to happen at least from 5 to 6 months. We are scared it might burn our backs. Thanks

Steering · at 162,000 miles · reported May 21, 2018

Leakage of power steering fluid coming from hoses, or pipe, or some connection. I was about to leave when I started my car only to hear a loud whining noise and a hard-to-turn steering wheel.

Electrical System · reported Sep 18, 2017

Discovered brittle, broken and missing wiring insulation on the headlight wiring inside the headlamp assembly. This was a dangerous situation that allowed the positive and negative wires to come in contact with each other creating a short.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

Owners report air bags problems most often (6 reports), followed by steering (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 73,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.