Mercedes-Benz · ML-Class · 2010
3
Recalls
106
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 3 recalls and 106 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (69 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Aug 31, 2026
The 2010 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 69 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Remedy Status
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Remedy Status
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy Status
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering became increasingly sluggish and difficult to navigate; i took the vehicle into the shop and they said there is metal shards or shavings being worn into the power steering fluid and destroying the pump, clogging up the filter and the rack and pinion steering system is al...
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The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, after a while, the driver's side seat belt started to retract and eventually became uncomfortably tight. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dea...
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I have reached out to Mercedes-Benz to have the 2 recalls fixed. They tell me I will receive a letter with instructions. I have not received any letters and it's been more than 6 months.
On February 18, 2022 at approximately 2240 hours I was in a wreck which totalled my 2010 Mercedes ML-350. I was approaching a curb and tried to brake but they didn't work and my vehicle pulled to the right and I totaled it out on an electricity pole. I was not aware of the recall...
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Before the incident my Mercedes started to pull away from me each time I attempted to press the brakes. At times the when I would press the brakes nothing would happen at all as if I wasn’t pressing them at all. Well on the night of February 18,2022 I was coming around a curb and...
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The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving at 45-50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder and the vehicle stopped abruptly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact wa...
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WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION, ON A COUNTRY ROAD, AN ALARM WENT OFF STATING "RETURN TO WORKSHOP" TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, DASHBOARD WHEN BLANK (NO SPEEDOMETER WORKING), SRS ALARM AND COULD NOT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR
Vehicle will not crank/start intermittently key turns in the ignition but nothing happens. Front door on the right and left will not operate and have to push down locks in order for vehicle to lock and prevent vehicle/ property theft.
TAKATA RECALL - AIR BAG STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO BE FIXED. WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED!!
BRAKE LIGHTS & REAR TAIL GATE MALFUNCTION AFTER RUNNING CAR THROUGH CAR WASH. THE PROBLEMS SELF-CORRECT AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS. SUSPECT THAT WATER IS SOMEHOW GETTING IN VIA FAULTY SEALS. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SIMILAR ISSUES AND MBENZ HAS EVEN ISSUED RECALLS FOR O...
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View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2010 Mercedes-Benz models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 106 owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class are air bags (69 reports), seat belts (10 reports), electrical system (5 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.