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Mercedes-Benz ML550
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Complaints
131
Active records
Recalls
25
Active records
TSBs
188
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
5
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz ML550
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Operating state
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Engine behavior
Steering behavior
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Reporting mechanism
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Thermal issue
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Noise
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Recent change
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Smell
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Infotainment behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
Filed Aug 28, 2025
Engine died and won't run. Known issue with MB balance shaft that they refuse to repair or help with the cost of a $8k job. Highly disappointed.
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ ML550
Filed Dec 13, 2024
I purchased a new vehicle from the dealer in 2014 in 2019 the wood grain trim cracked. I had this replaced by the dealer in 2019. Now again, in 2024, the same issue the wood grain has cracked. This should not be happening every few years.
2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
Filed Apr 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML550. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and seized. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continuously depressed the brake pedal until the brake pedal raised off the floorboard. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the…
2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
Filed May 19, 2023
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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML550
Filed Mar 15, 2023
In the last year, randomly, when starting the vehicle, the yellow check engine light comes on. Turn the vehicle off, it is gone. The side view mirrors have the yellow lights lit up on them when driving down any road, the red warning lights that tell you there's something behind or in front of you start going off for no reason while driving down any road, all the safety and lane assist features seem to have a ghost controlling them. The radio will also glitch out from time to time. It will…
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ ML550
Filed Jan 12, 2023
The turn indicators stop working suddenly and randomly giving inaccurate/false indication to the driver of the vehicle that indicators are turned on and no indication of turn signal to the other drivers that can be hazardous especially at the 4 way stop signs where other drivers are assuming that vehicle is going straight where as the vehicle is intending to turn left but it is doing it without the indicator due to sudden failure of turn signal indicators and during lane changing. The hazard…
2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
Filed Jan 9, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
Filed Sep 3, 2022
Cooper Tire Evolution 245/65R17 - Tire Tread Separation - the entire tread out layer came off of the driver side front tire while driving on the freeway - the tire was not deflated - the entire tread hit the driver side mirror breaking it completely off - hitting driver window and deploying all airbags on driver side of the vehicle. The tire itself still was fully aired and full circle entire outer layer of tread was off of the tire. Caused vehicle damage - Personal Injury
2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
Filed Jul 26, 2022
In mid February/early March the brakes failed while the vehicle was moving in a parking lot. After exiting the vehicle with the emergency brake on, I found a pool of brake fluid under the car. After towing it home, I had to make the decision to leave the car sitting as I did not have the financial resources to take it to an authorized mechanic as I had lost my job in January. In May learned of the recall and called the number, only to be told that I have to wait for a letter in the mail and to…
2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
Filed May 31, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.