How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

NHTSA has 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 ML350, which is 15% of the 101 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 ML350 electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2010 ML350, despite the volume of owner complaints.

At what mileage do electrical issues tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 ML350 is 70,000 miles.

Have electrical problems caused fires or crashes?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 fire reports and 1 crash tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2010 ML350.

Is the 2010 ML350's electrical complaint rate worse than other years?

The 2010 ML350's electrical complaints made up 15% of its total complaints, lower in share than 2012 (26%), 2013 (21%), and 2014 (32%), but higher than 2015 (8%).

2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 15% of its 101 total complaints for the year. Two fires and one crash were reported, with median failure mileage at 70,000. No related recall exists for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 15; 15% of 101
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

LED brake and tail lights fail gradually, dimming one row of LEDs at a time on either side.
Tail lights and brake light bulbs fail repeatedly and intermittently even after bulb replacement, with owners pointing to a failing wire harness or gasket letting in water.
Fuse housings and wiring have overheated and caught fire, including one case where a battery fire produced smoke and flames near the passenger seat.
Ignition and key recognition problems leave the car unable to identify the electronic key, requiring switch replacement.
The gear selector and turn signals have stopped responding to driver input, in one case failing to signal a turn before another vehicle nearly collided with the car.
Some owners report the vehicle failing to start, with no dashboard lights illuminating until after multiple attempts.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2014, latest Apr 14, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Apr 2024; peak Sep 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by ML350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (15%)
201118 (16%)
201217 (26%)
201312 (21%)
201422 (32%)
20154 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350?: NHTSA has 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 ML350, which is 15% of the 101 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 ML350 electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2010 ML350, despite the volume of owner complaints.
At what mileage do electrical issues tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 ML350 is 70,000 miles.
Have electrical problems caused fires or crashes?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 fire reports and 1 crash tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2010 ML350.
Is the 2010 ML350's electrical complaint rate worse than other years?: The 2010 ML350's electrical complaints made up 15% of its total complaints, lower in share than 2012 (26%), 2013 (21%), and 2014 (32%), but higher than 2015 (8%).