Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine died and won't run. Known issue with MB balance shaft that they refuse to repair or help wit... |
| Jul 24, 2017 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MONDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 2017 THERE WERE TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS IN THE EARLY MORNING LEAVING LOTS OF S... |
| Apr 3, 2016 | ENGINE | TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF WHILE SITTING AT THE STOP LIGHT AND ONCE WHILE TAKING OFF AT THE LIGHT AND WOULD... |
| Feb 3, 2015 | ENGINE | A SEAL FOR THE ENGINE OIL COOLER FAILED. THE COOLER LEAKED OIL ONTO THE UNDER-ENGINE PAN AND WAS NO... |
| Jun 26, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ... |
| Aug 6, 2013 | ENGINE | CARS STALLS WHILE DRIVING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. CARS DOES NOT START, LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING ... |
| Apr 3, 2013 | ENGINE | MERCEDES HAS MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE ENGINE OIL COOLER SEAL. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON EVERY DIESE... |
| Jun 30, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED. THESE FAILURES INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A REAR END ... |
| Jun 4, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CAR STALLED AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. DAUGHTER WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET THE CAR STOPPE... |
| Feb 28, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE OIL LEVEL LOW MESSAGE COMES ON EVEN WHEN THE OIL LEVEL IS FULL. THIS OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHE... |