2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350.

Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 problems

Problem areas named in the 35 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2023-03-22, Unknown Or Other
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 arm which picks up the car, split in half without warning. This resulted in a sudd

2021-09-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 that’s why I brought it in to Mercedes. Well the service department at Mercedes called me 8 days later and said Mercedes d

2020-06-14, Air Bags
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE CAR HIT 170.000 MILES

2019-05-16, Seats
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

2018-05-21, Steering
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.

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (6), Steering (6), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has been fixed?

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