2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 power train problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car was included in the balance right shaft recall as 2nd owner I was just made aware as a result my check engine light came on. It was also learned that the car was included in faulty “balance shaft”. I should be included because my car has same diagnosis as defective equipment”
filed Jan 9, 2024
“i encountered a major issue with the Mercedes ML350, while doing a 3 point turn in a busy suburban Toronto street.The electronic shift module left me stuck in Road way. Causing traffic back up and could not move vehicle.neither forward or reverse.tried pushing and different tactics to move vehicle…”
filed Sep 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause…
LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in…
LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in…
LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2025
Power Train problems in other ML350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 7 | 13% |
| 2014 ML350 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 ML350 | 6 | 11% |
| 2012 ML350 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 ML350 | 7 | 6% |
| 2009 ML350 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 ML350 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 ML350 | 17 | 20% |
| 2005 ML350 | 5 | 22% |
| 2004 ML350 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.