Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Buy extended warranty, maintainence$$$
don, 09/23/2010
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Dealership charges $600 for glorified oil change (schedule C). Have had for 4 yrs only about 7000 mi/yr. Now my warranty is up- last month. Only 28,000 mi., I have had numerous transmission problems, only the Mercedes dealership will take care of it. Have spent over $5000 since warranty out.
Great when it's not in the shop. Can't recommend
Andy C, Raleigh, NC, 02/02/2019
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Be VERY careful with the 2006 ML350. When everything works there's nothing like it! Drive is superb, handling is excellent, and the HK stereo system is incredible. Peppy engine, holds cruise speed no problem, even on inclines. All-around over-engineered but it's something else for sure! However .......... bought it used 2+ years ago (9/16), in pristine external and internal condition, maintenance records showing all oil changes at better-than-Mercedes recommended intervals, with 84k miles on it. Within a week the car went into limp mode (transmission) and I had the transmission/valve body conductor plate issue, repaired that ($1,100), and all was well until about < 1 month later experiencing front-end noises/grinding, thinking wheel bearing but it was the front differential ($1,100). MB poorly designed/implemented bearings (they used light duty bearings) had to be redone (used car dealer's mechanic did poor job on repair, had to have it re-done just last week, but that's an aside). The secondary air intake (front of engine, bolt on, vacuum lines, etc.) failed and did that myself. Thermostat failed at 94k miles. I did that repair myself. Then had that differential bearing sound again, but turned out to be a wheel bearing, a repair I could not do. Recently, the entire liner (inside ceiling fabric) started coming down, had to get that redone. All in all, too many failures along the way, am WAY underwater in terms of what I have in it, and now I am in hope/prayer mode that the scary balance shaft issue does not happen to me. If so then I think I'll scrap it. I will NEVER buy another Mercedes Benz for as long as I live.
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MBUSA bad rep!
KAY, Chapel Hill, NC, 09/27/2015
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
I wish I was warned before buying this SUV because I would have never gotten it. It looks pretty on the outside, but that's all it is. Unfortunately, I found out about the balance shaft problem after I had purchased the vehicle and was quoted more than $7000.00 by a local MB dealer to fix the problem! I couldn't afford the cost and decided to wait for the class action law suit to conclude before I decided to do anything. Long story short, I found out that the class action law suit covers those who had their SUV fixed which means I'm on my own. I contacted MBUSA to see if they were willing to help with the cost, but was told to pretty much "Go to hell." I guess they don't care about future customers!!!!!Thankfully the car still drives except for the check engine light being on. Hopefully I can get a few more years out of it and get a non-MB vehicle!!!!!!!
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"a service nightmare"
dissapointed, 10/22/2010
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The styling and sturdiness of the ML350 is great. The Harmon Kardon sound is very good. The trouble I have experienced has been the worst of any vehicle I have ever owned. I have it in the shop now for balance shaft replacement ( out of warranty and a few grand to fix) plus I was told that the transmission control module needs to be replaced ( another $1700). I have had the temperature controls reprogrammed ($150) parking lamp wiring harness replaced ( $200+) parking brake release handle repaired ( $200) plus normal maintenance service of $1000.00 plus already just this year. Stay away from 2006 ML's - maybe all MB vehicles! My servicing dealer is not good either which compounds the issue.
THE BIG LET DOWN
james, 08/22/2009
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is a big let down we are so done with this car, the transmission makes so much noise the shifter is in a bad position, the loud noise from the engine, we have had the car serviced so many times trying to find out about the engine problem, slipping of the transmission. Our 98 ml320 gave us no problems, we should have kept it with 135k miles, sadly disappointed