2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My name is [XXX] My vehicle cut off on me 3 times twice while stationary and once at an intersection. Found oil in engine control module due to failed cam position sensors. Oil has traveled through the engine harness to ECM causing oil to get into module and cause it to shut down but it did start…”
filed Jan 23, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that…”
filed Dec 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other ML350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 11 | 21% |
| 2014 ML350 | 16 | 24% |
| 2013 ML350 | 12 | 21% |
| 2011 ML350 | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 ML350 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 ML350 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 ML350 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 ML350 | 36 | 21% |
| 2005 ML350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 ML350 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 ML350 | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.