2007 Mercedes-Benz ML Problems & Complaints

Few complaints33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the ML at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 engine & cooling (1 complaint, typically around 58,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

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

Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML problems

  • Engine & cooling~58,000 miles
    1100%

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

Mercedes-Benz ML complaints by model year

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

Best ML years: 2007. Compare all years →

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML recalls (2)

Trailer hitches

NHTSA recall 08V-242 · Jun 2, 2008 · 52,740 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 08V-006 · Jan 9, 2008 · 9,004 vehicles

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

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2007 ML rates few complaints: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the ML at the same age. It is one of the best ML years by this measure. 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML, the most recent from June 2, 2008 (trailer hitches). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz ML?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007. See the full Mercedes-Benz ML years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.