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#BS-2007-MERML3-65DD

2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350

Based on reports from 113 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
113
Crashes
8
Fires
30
Recalls
2
TSBs
87
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 113 complaints, 8 crashes, 30 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine light on

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

strong gas smell in cabin

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

power steering leak

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SeatsHIGH

22 owners reported seats issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
32
30–60K
23
60–90K
17
90–120K
6
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (32 reports) • Median: 60K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seats (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seats22 (19%)
Electrical18 (16%)
Drivetrain14 (12%)
Engine10 (9%)
Steering8 (7%)
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler8 (7%)
Brakes5 (4%)
Speed Control3 (3%)

2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

22V315000Do Not DriveJun 2022

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

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.

24V298000Do Not DriveMay 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 113 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350 is related to the seats, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350 reliable?
The 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350 has 113 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 30 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml350 has 2 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz Ml350 problems start?
Based on 96 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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