Mercedes-Benz · ML-Class · 2009
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has no recalls and 128 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (42 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 42 reported complaints.
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The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH on the parkway, the contact heard a noise and several warning lights illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagno...
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The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel locked. The battery warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was n...
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was servicing the vehicle, the mechanic informed the contact that there was a mileage discrepancy based on the Carfax history report. The vehicle was a dealer s...
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These models were recalled on March 9, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09v076000. my vin number apparently did not fall within the selected vin numbers. However my auto even though it is the same year as the recall has this same exact defect and condition and is deemed to be a fire hazard....
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The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH in heavy rain, she observed smoke emanating from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there may have been unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the si...
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The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the brake sensor warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause someone to be...
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Fuel tank on driver side of vehicle is leaking. Heavy gas smell inside car and leakage around fuel tank. Took the vehicle in to mechanic today (04/13/23).
The contact owned a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH with his wife in the front passenger seat and his children in the rear seats, his wife smelled a strong burning odor and saw smoke coming from underneath the front passenger seat. There was n...
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2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-315.
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 128 total
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The 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 128 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class are air bags (42 reports), seat belts (17 reports), electrical system (11 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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