Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 39 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz ML550 (model years 2008–2014). The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints), followed by electrical system (8 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz ML550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 4 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | 4 of 7 | |
| Steering | 5 | 2 of 7 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 3 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3 of 7 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V298000 | Apr 26, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2008–2011 | 15,604 |
| 22V955000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module | 2012–2014 | 348,183 |
| 22V315000 | May 9, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2008–2011 | 350,294 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2014 | 24,226 |
| 18V272000 | Apr 27, 2018 | Suspension: front | 2012–2014 | 9,725 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2009–2011 | 711,159 |
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 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 1 person 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.