Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 0 recalls, 110 complaints.
0
Recalls
110
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine died and won't run. Known issue with MB balance shaft that they refuse to repair or help wit... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | Right rear brake light inoperative even with new bulb. Dash warning light shows this light not worki... |
| May 15, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | unknown |
| Nov 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign ... |
| Sep 16, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the deale... |
| Sep 2, 2022 | TIRES | Cooper Tire Evolution 245/65R17 - Tire Tread Separation - the entire tread out layer came off of the... |
| Jul 7, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| May 31, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| May 9, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| May 9, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| May 9, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Mar 7, 2022 | SEAT BELTS | back sit the seat belt locks in place and it does not lose its locked mechanics. I have found that ... |
| Jan 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | safety defect rear sam acting up after rain . no lights no fuel gauge no remote no turn signal while... |
| Sep 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My NHTSA #11431874 I have made a complaint about my back computer was damage by water where the is i... |
| Aug 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The back computer seat on the top of the was supposed to be draining out of the car instead the wate... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8/1/2021 accident involving 2008 Mercedes ML320 CDI >recall faulty tow hitch< Mercedes has refused ... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tow hitch weld broke resulting in vehicle accident. Interstate wreck, could have killed myself, my... |
| Apr 12, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | smells badly for gas in cabin and outside |
| Mar 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS VEHICLE HAS MAJOR PROBLEM WITH REAR SAM AND SEAT NO POWER. EVER SINCE THIS ML WAS MADE 10 CAR ... |
| Feb 10, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, ... |