AI DamageMercedes-Benz ML: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz ML across 3 model years: 6 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 17% of all complaints
- Engine: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2015
- 3.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1998–2003
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2006–2015
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2003–2005
- 4.3 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1999–2001
- 4.7 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2012–2014
- 5 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2002–2007
- 5.5 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2000–2011
- 5.5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2012–2015
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2007–2009
- 6.3 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2010–2011
- 2.1 L · diesel · turbo · 4 cyl 2015
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl 2007–2008
- 3.5 L · hybrid · 6 cyl 2010–2011
- automatic, 5-speed 1998–2005
- automatic, 7-speed 2006–2015
- CVT 2010–2011
Drive: AWD, 4WD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz 2006 ml 350.
The engine light due error codes that have to do with cam shaft and transmission, also the rear tail lights error internal codes needs to be corrected oil seal from oil filter housing is defective, repairs for main cam shaft issue exceeds 8000.00 usd there seems to be no recall for this defects.
Balance shaft failure resulting intake cam failure in vehicle performance shutting off while driving in traffic almost causing an accident.
Cars stalls while driving. Check engine light is on. Cars does not start, loses power while driving it.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.