Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | typical | 2 | Equipment | Few |
| 2007 | 1 | −33% | 2 | Engine | Few |
| 2006 | 3 | 1.4× | 2 | Transmission | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median ML year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz ML problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz ML recalls
Trailer hitches
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on June 16, 2008. Owenrs May contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on February 4, 2008. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz ML should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz ML years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz ML?
2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other ML years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz ML problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (3), transmission & drivetrain (2) and electrical system (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2006 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz ML had?
2 recalls across 2006–2008. The model year with the most is 2006.
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.