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vehicle
2015 / mercedes-benz / ml-class
known issues
6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints
66 on file (2015-01-19 → 2026-05-22)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
12 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Sunroof and panoramic roof glass detachment or shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2016-09 → 2026-02ml-class-2015-sunroof-panoramic-shatter
11719355 In early February, while driving on the highway, the entire sunroof panel catastrophically detached and flew off the vehicle. This created an immediate and severe road hazard for other drivers
11082024 HI I CURRENTLY OWN 2015 ML 350 BLUETEC, WAS DRIVING THE ML AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE PANORAMIC ROOF SHATTERED WITH GLASS PIECES RAINING LUCKILY MY KIDS WEREN'T IN THE CAR AND I WAS BY MYSELF
11075957 ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A POP SOUND. LATER THAT NIGHT, THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND THE MOON ROOF EXPLODED
Liftgate warning light activates only above a set speedSTRUCTURE3 complaints2015-12 → 2016-03ml-class-2015-liftgate-warning-speed
10840281 CAR WAS IN MOTION ON STREET AND SUDDENLY REAR PASSENGER DOOR SWUNG OPEN AND ITEMS ON BACK SEAT FELL OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY CAUSING VEHICLES TO SWERVE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF ROADWAY
10817440 REAR TAILGATE WAS LEFT OPEN. STARTED CAR AND NO WARNING THAT TAILGATE WAS OPEN WAS GIVEN. STARTED TO MOVE CAR INTO GARAGE AND OPEN TAILGATE STRUCK GARAGE OPENING. DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF $1000. NO WARNING IS GIVEN UNTIL CAR EXCEEDS 6-7MPH!!!
10811571 I WENT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, NOT KNOWING THAT THE LIFT GATE WAS OPEN.THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ANY INDICATION THAT THE LIFT GATE WAS OPEN!! I HAVE OWNED 2 ACURA MDX'S AND BOTH GAVE LOUD WARNINGS WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE AND THE LIFT GATE IS OPEN
Fuel pump failures causing stalling or loss of powerFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL10 complaints2017-04 → 2026-05ml-class-2015-fuel-pump-stalling
11739473 The failed/malfunctioning component appears to be the fuel pump controller / fuel pump control unit, and possibly the fuel pump system. The Mercedes-Benz dealer identified water/moisture-related damage and corrosion at the fuel pump controller area
11589651 The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced
11523279 The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power and was making an abnormal sputtering sound as if the vehicle was running out of gasoline. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated
Unintended acceleration during gear shifts causing crashesPOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES6 complaints2015-01 → 2021-04ml-class-2015-unintended-acceleration
10934032 THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL AND THE REAR WINDOW BROKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 19 MPH IN REVERSE
11291755 I WAS DRIVING THE THE VEHICLE ON 12/26/2019.THEVEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED ACCLERATING AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP CRASHING INTO THE FRONT OF A COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
10676584 THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT WITHIN FIVE DAYS, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE GEAR SLIPPED INTO DRIVE AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT
Engine oil leaks and camshaft failuresENGINE5 complaints2019-06 → 2025-07ml-class-2015-engine-oil-camshaft
11676806 Cam Shaft replacement diagnosed after week and half visit to Mercedes Benz dealership for engine rattling at cold start up. We are left with a $10,000 repair after performing all scheduled maintenance at the Mercedes Benz dealership since owning in 2015
11522582 The cam shaft adjuster failed, causing a loss of power in the engine. Vehicle could not maintain speed on hills or merge onto interstates in this condition
11508373 The leak was due to a crack in the sealing cap. My car 2015 Mercedes ML350 4Matic is in the recall for 2018070015 but my VIN number was not included in the recall although I am having the exact issues the recall covers
Steering control loss leading to crashesSTEERING4 complaints2017-01 → 2020-07ml-class-2015-steering-loss-of-control
11340376 THE CONTACT WAS TOWING AN UNKNOWN TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH
11129683 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF SUDDEN MY CAR STARTED STEERING HORIZONTALLY ON THE RIGHT. CAR WAS AUTO CONTROLLED AND OUT OF MY CONTROL. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RESPOND AND STEER. I GOT INTO A MAJOR LIFE THREATENING CAR CRASH
10947483 IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND A SQUEALING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE, THIS COULD EASILY HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT ANY WARNING
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/mercedes-benz/ml-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2015_mercedes_benz_ml_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/mercedes-benz/ml-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
