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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 R500 | 26 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Suspension6
- Steering6
- Power train6
- Electrical system5
- Seats4
- Vehicle speed control2
- Unknown or other2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the R500.
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.
NHTSA recalls