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2002–2008 · 7 model years

Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls & problems by year

6 recalls and 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200637 complaints
Most recalls20072 recalls
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported100 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030402002: 27 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 13 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 18 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2006: 37 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 9 complaints, 2 recalls2008: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2002200320042005200620072008
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2008 ML500——100000
2007 ML500—14 mpg291510
2006 ML500—14 mpg2373540
2005 ML500—14 mpg030000
2004 ML500—14 mpg0180330
2003 ML500—14 mpg0130210
2002 ML500—14 mpg1271010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Steering22
  • Electrical system20
  • Service brakes, hydraulic16
  • Seats14
  • Power train10
  • Engine9
  • Vehicle speed control7
  • Service brakes6