Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 73 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz ML500 (model years 2002–2008, 2011). The most reported problem area is steering (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (12 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (37), 2002 (27) and 2004 (18). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz ML500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 3 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 of 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 2 of 8 | |
| Power train | 9 | 2 of 8 | |
| Seats | 8 | 2 of 8 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V298000 | Apr 26, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2006–2007 | 15,604 |
| 22V315000 | May 9, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2006–2007 | 350,294 |
| 01V290000 | Sep 10, 2001 | Suspension: front, control arm, upper arm | 2002 | 870 |
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 10 complaints; 6 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.