How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 ML350, which is 16% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 ML350 electrical system?

This data lists no related recall for the 2011 ML350 Electrical System, though one sample complaint references a service campaign (2013040001) about an out-of-spec ignition switch.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2011 ML350?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 ML350 is 56,000 miles.

Did any 2011 ML350 electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 crash among the 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 ML350.

How does the 2011 ML350's electrical complaint rate compare to other years?

The 2011 ML350 had 18 electrical complaints (16% share); by comparison 2014 had 22 complaints (32% share) and 2015 had only 4 complaints (8% share).

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 16% of that year's 110 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,000. Two fires and one crash were reported, but no related recall is listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints: 18; 16% of 110
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Ignition switch fails to turn the key or start the vehicle, sometimes requiring several attempts or minutes of delay.
Rear brake or tail light bulbs and sockets fail repeatedly, with one case showing an overheated ground wire that caused a fire in the wire harness and light assembly.
Vehicle jerks or hesitates without driver input while braking or accelerating, in one case leading to a crash after the ESP traction control warning lit up.
Smoke and fire originated from the passenger A/C vent or glove box area and spread toward the rear of the car.
Blind spot assist sensors on both sides were identified by a dealer as causing a jerking motion at highway speed.
A separate service campaign (2013040001) referenced an electronic ignition switch built out of specification on 2011-2012 model 164/x164/251 vehicles, causing no-start conditions.

When 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2013, latest Mar 11, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 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 many electrical complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?: NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 ML350, which is 16% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 ML350 electrical system?: This data lists no related recall for the 2011 ML350 Electrical System, though one sample complaint references a service campaign (2013040001) about an out-of-spec ignition switch.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2011 ML350?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 ML350 is 56,000 miles.
Did any 2011 ML350 electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 crash among the 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 ML350.
How does the 2011 ML350's electrical complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2011 ML350 had 18 electrical complaints (16% share); by comparison 2014 had 22 complaints (32% share) and 2015 had only 4 complaints (8% share).