2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60–65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started sliding. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was brake fluid leaking from the vehicle with the BRAKE warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…”
filed Apr 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. While the daughter was driving at an unknown speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The driver heard an abnormal hissing or squeaking sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact’s…”
filed Mar 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model detailsCampaign 24V298000 · Apr 26, 2024
- Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model detailsCampaign 22V315000 · May 9, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other ML350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 ML350 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 ML350 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 ML350 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 ML350 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 ML350 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 ML350 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 ML350 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 ML350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 ML350 | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.