Model year guide

2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class — representative photo
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2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class at a glance

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2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class common problems

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class trims & engines on record

Trims
ML350 4-MATIC · ML350 BLUETEC 4-MATIC
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl · 3.0L 6-cyl

2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class vehicles on record

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Other Mercedes-benz ml-class model years

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2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-benz ml-class?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system, engine.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.