Mercedes-Benz ML550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz ML550 (2008–2014).

Complaints
19
Recalls
6
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz ML550 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz ML550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2014 ML55030003Electrical System
2013 ML55000003—
2012 ML55010002Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2011 ML55010003Brakes
2010 ML55000003—
2009 ML55020003Brakes
2008 ML550120012Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz ML550 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz ML550 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalls

  • Recall 24V298000Apr 26, 202415,604 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V955000Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V315000May 9, 2022350,294 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V272000Apr 27, 20189,725 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology