https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz Ml500. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:46:25 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-2149517 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT THE ESP AND ABS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT PARKED VEHICLES CAUSING MULTIPLE DAMAGES AND INJURIES TO ME. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-2149518 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT THE ESP AND ABS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT PARKED VEHICLES CAUSING MULTIPLE DAMAGES AND INJURIES TO ME. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-2149519 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT THE ESP AND ABS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT PARKED VEHICLES CAUSING MULTIPLE DAMAGES AND INJURIES TO ME. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1979811 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's side rear door glass had independently fallen into the door. The contact stated a burning odor was on the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed water underneath the front passenger's seat and the battery compartment was full https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1958863 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am experiencing malfunctions of the Seat Belt, electrical and breaking system https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1958864 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am experiencing malfunctions of the Seat Belt, electrical and breaking system https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1958865 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am experiencing malfunctions of the Seat Belt, electrical and breaking system https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1948926 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Motor vehicle accident head on and the airbags did not deploy. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1890962 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a tree. The brake pedal was applied but it failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver-side air bag was deployed. The contact sustained bruises and injuries to her hands, knees, and shoulder, and medical a https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1878256 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-315. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR A RENTAL CAR. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1850554 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power whenever the ignition was bumped. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the cost to repair the vehicle would be out of pocket. The vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1850555 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power whenever the ignition was bumped. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the cost to repair the vehicle would be out of pocket. The vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1838655 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT When reviewing the vehicle for purchase I noticed the SRS light on. I brought it to the dealerships attention. They instructed me to bring it back in the morning after signing paperwork so they could fix it. After I brought it back they let me know that they didn't see any SRS lights and would not be servicing the vehicle. There has been multiple mechanical issues with the vehicle including but no https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1838656 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT When reviewing the vehicle for purchase I noticed the SRS light on. I brought it to the dealerships attention. They instructed me to bring it back in the morning after signing paperwork so they could fix it. After I brought it back they let me know that they didn't see any SRS lights and would not be servicing the vehicle. There has been multiple mechanical issues with the vehicle including but no https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1838657 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT When reviewing the vehicle for purchase I noticed the SRS light on. I brought it to the dealerships attention. They instructed me to bring it back in the morning after signing paperwork so they could fix it. After I brought it back they let me know that they didn't see any SRS lights and would not be servicing the vehicle. There has been multiple mechanical issues with the vehicle including but no https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1837505 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasona https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1826646 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle responded. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to his residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall r https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1792304 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Car is extremely hard to turn/loss of power steering. Noticed that there was a recall on these vehicles but my vin was not included. Mechanic said Power steering rack is bad. This has been an ongoing issue with this car since purchased with only 70,000 miles - not sure why this VIN was not included in the recall? Car stock radio screen also has intermittent issues with displaying properly. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1792305 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Car is extremely hard to turn/loss of power steering. Noticed that there was a recall on these vehicles but my vin was not included. Mechanic said Power steering rack is bad. This has been an ongoing issue with this car since purchased with only 70,000 miles - not sure why this VIN was not included in the recall? Car stock radio screen also has intermittent issues with displaying properly. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1782681 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT There is a serious defect in the YAW rate sensors in these Mercedes ML W163's. Thank God I was driving down a secluded road and nobody was behind me, but my vehicles brakes locked up, on their own, even with my foot on the accelerator pedal, with no warning lights or warning signals. I have no error codes, and my vehicle is well maintained. There are many many people that are having the same iss https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1777240 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the SRS warning light would remain illuminated and a whining noise was present coming from the steering wheel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1769765 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML500. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving, the front and back seat warmers were operating and the driver noticed smoke. The contact mentioned there was a smoke odor and noticed the front driver seat caught on fire. The contact stated that the driver extinguished the fire with his clothes by smothering the seat. In addition, there was a ho https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1739404 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE LOS CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED 360 DEGREES HOWEVER, THE WHEELS REMAINED IN A STRAIGHTFORWARD POSITION. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE TO DRIFTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS I https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1716050 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY CAR WAS PARKED AND HADN'T MOVED SINCE THE DAY BEFORE. I WAS JUST SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, OPENED DOOR TO EXIT WHEN SAB DEPLOYED HITTING ME SQUARE ON MY FRONTAL LOBE ANEURISM COIL.AMBULANCE TOOK ME TO HOSPITAL. JUST HAD FULLY SERVICED BY MERCEDES 2 WKS PRIOR. SUDDEN DRASTIC EYESIGHT DECLINE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1701516 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, SHE BEGAN TO SMELL AN ABNORMAL, BURNING ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. AS THE CONTACT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE PASSENGER SEAT ERUPTED IN FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND A LOCAL BYSTANDER CALLED THE AUTHORITIES. ONCE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THEY WERE AB https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1597991 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE LOW RANGE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE KEY FOB WAS UPDATED AND AN OIL CHANGE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1586753 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS INDICATOR KEPT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED FOR OVER A YEAR DUE TO THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1521188 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT I HAD MY HEATED SEAT ON THE MEDIUM SETTING. WHILE ON MY SHORT COMMUTE TO WORK (ABOUT 8 MINUTES) THIS MORNING MY DRIVER SEAT STARTED TO SMOKE AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER AND MELTED PART OF MY CLOTHING. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1505875 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT I CONTACTED MERCEDES ABOUT THE POWER STEERING LEAKAGE & PROBLEMS ON MY ML500 2006 SUV, I SEE A RECALL WAS MADE, BUT MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY RECALL BY MERCEDES https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-ml500#complaint-1490883 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, A GRINDING NOISE WAS DETECTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF STEVENS CREEK (4500 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95129, (408) 641-4610) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI