2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG ML63 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year, including 2 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 problems

  • Brakes
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 24V-298 · Apr 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehiclesDo not drive

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.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 22V-315 · May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehiclesDo not drive

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.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2008 AMG ML63 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG ML63 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63, the most recent from April 26, 2024 (vacuum). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.