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2008–2014 · 7 model years

Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalls & problems by year

21 recalls and 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200818 complaints
Most recalls20134 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202008: 18 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 4 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 4 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 6 complaints, 3 recalls2012: 2 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 3 complaints, 4 recalls2014: 3 complaints, 3 recalls2008200920102011201220132014
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2014 ML550—16 mpg330000
2013 ML550—16 mpg430000
2012 ML550—17 mpg320000
2011 ML550—15 mpg360000
2010 ML550—15 mpg340000
2009 ML550—15 mpg340000
2008 ML550—15 mpg2181010

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

  • Electrical system9
  • Air bags9
  • Steering5
  • Exterior lighting5
  • Service brakes, hydraulic4
  • Unknown or other3
  • Engine3
  • Seat belts2