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Mercedes-Benz ML500

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

200

Active records

Recalls

21

Active records

TSBs

192

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

14

Crashes

11

Fires

19

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz ML500

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Operating state

66

Condition issue

63

Thermal issue

37

Reporting mechanism

30

Steering behavior

30

Braking behavior

28

Fluid issue

28

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

26

Engine behavior

24

Performance issue

18

Driver assistance issue

17

Noise

15

Lighting behavior

12

Safety restraint issue

12

Access/entry issue

11

Electrical issue

9

Powering on/off behavior

7

Recent change

6

Vibration/harshness

6

Ride/handling behavior

4

Smell

4

Infotainment behavior

3

Safety restraint behavior

3

Starting behavior

3

HVAC behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Nov 17, 2025


1 injured
Crash

THE ESP AND ABS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT PARKED VEHICLES CAUSING MULTIPLE DAMAGES AND INJURIES TO ME.

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Apr 1, 2024


The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's side rear door glass had independently fallen into the door. The contact stated a burning odor was on the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed water underneath the front passenger's seat and the battery compartment was full of water. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, an unknown warning light…

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Jan 17, 2024


I am experiencing malfunctions of the Seat Belt, electrical and breaking system

2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Dec 8, 2023


1 injured
Crash

Motor vehicle accident head on and the airbags did not deploy.

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Apr 27, 2023


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a tree. The brake pedal was applied but it failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver-side air bag was deployed. The contact sustained bruises and injuries to her hands, knees, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided by her primary physician. There was no fire or police report filed. The…

2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Mar 7, 2023


2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-315. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR A RENTAL CAR.

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Oct 28, 2022


The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power whenever the ignition was bumped. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the cost to repair the vehicle would be out of pocket. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes were severely corroded and needed to…

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Sep 6, 2022


When reviewing the vehicle for purchase I noticed the SRS light on. I brought it to the dealerships attention. They instructed me to bring it back in the morning after signing paperwork so they could fix it. After I brought it back they let me know that they didn't see any SRS lights and would not be servicing the vehicle. There has been multiple mechanical issues with the vehicle including but not limited to the transmission going out, break recalls, engine leaks and now I'm being informed…

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Aug 31, 2022


The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500

Filed Jul 18, 2022


The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle responded. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to his residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.