Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 ML500 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 ML500 | 37 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 ML500 | 27 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering21
- Electrical system20
- Service brakes, hydraulic14
- Seats14
- Power train10
- Engine9
- Vehicle speed control7
- Unknown or other6
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the ML500.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
NHTSA recalls