2011 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML450 covers a hybrid drivetrain: a gasoline 3.5L V6, naturally aspirated with double overhead cams, paired with a full hybrid system. The SUV has four doors and comes in a single trim, Hybrid 4Matic. Engine and hybrid components share the manual with the brakes, steering and body electrics.

Engines covered

• 3.5L V6 full hybrid — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Hybrid 4Matic

Known issues on the 2011 ML450. For the 2011 ML450, NHTSA lists three recalls. The first involved certain vehicles with a driver frontal airbag whose inflator could burst as it deployed, sending metal pieces into the cabin; dealers fitted a new module. The remaining two were brake booster campaigns covering certain vehicles in which trapped moisture could corrode the booster housing and weaken or disable the brakes. Owners of those SUVs were advised not to drive them until the booster had been inspected and replaced where necessary. The brake system, airbag circuits and hybrid drive are covered with procedures, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.