Model year
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name ML-Class for 2009. Under the matched names AMG ML63, ML320, ML350, ML550, and ML63, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 128 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 2 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints for ML350 are AIR BAGS (40), SEAT BELTS (18), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (16). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 12–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550–$6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 214 complaints
- 2001 190 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 61 complaints
- 2004 53 complaints
- 2005 31 complaints
- 2006 214 complaints
- 2007 110 complaints
- 2008 110 complaints
- 2009 128 complaints
- 2010 106 complaints
- 2011 119 complaints
- 2012 66 complaints
- 2013 63 complaints
- 2014 74 complaints
- 2015 66 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2009. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG ML63 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ML320 | 3 | 28 | 1 |
| ML350 | 3 | 93 | 1 |
| ML550 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| ML63 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls for ML350
24V298000 · Apr 26, 2024
Do not driveSERVICE 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…
22V315000 · May 9, 2022
Do not driveSERVICE 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…
16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,…
Complaints for ML350
93 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 6, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for ML350
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML550 4matic · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| ML350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| ML63 AMG · 6.2L · Automatic (S7) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 15 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
| ML350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.