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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Engine
15
Electrical
9
Other
8
Steering
6
Lights
5
Powertrain
5
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3
Structure
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 26, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEHELLO, REF: ML350 CAMSHAFT SOLENOID LEAK! I AM SEEKING OUT FOR YOUR HELP WRT TO A SITUATION W...
Dec 10, 2019POWER TRAINFACTORY DEFAULT IN THE TRANSFER CASE
Mar 29, 2019POWER TRAINTHIS CAR'S TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70,000 MILES (2015), WHICH IS WAY TOO EARLY. DRIVING WHEN THE TR...
Nov 19, 2015POWER TRAINOIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF A FAULTY PART THAT MERCEDES HAS SUBSEQUENTLY...
Jul 31, 2012POWER TRAIN,ENGINEFROM THE DAY ONE, DURING THE FIRST 25 MINUTES OF DRIVING, MY NEW 2012 MB ML350 VIBRATES AND MAKE GRI...

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