Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 62 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz M Class (model years 2000–2004, 2006–2009). The most reported problem area is steering (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (11 complaints). The 2002 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz M Class model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 6 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | 5 of 9 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 5 of 9 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 2 of 9 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 2 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V208000 | Mar 31, 2011 | Vehicle speed control: cruise control | 2000–2003 | 136,751 |
| 08V682000 | Dec 19, 2008 | Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 2008 | 577 |
| 08V465000 | Sep 17, 2008 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2000–2003 | 125,228 |
| 08V303000 | Jul 7, 2008 | Electrical system | 2006–2008 | 404 |
| 06V495000 | Dec 29, 2006 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2007 | 1,570 |
| 05V224000 | May 16, 2005 | Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 2006 | 7,191 |
| 03V121000 | Mar 27, 2003 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2000–2003 | 211,000 |
| 02V203000 | Jul 26, 2002 | Seat belts: front, warning light/devices | 2002 | 3,603 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.