MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz ML500

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2005 Mercedes Benz ML500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:02.176Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 3 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 3 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 3 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

2005: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200227
200313
200418
20053
200637
20079
20080

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-11

Engine

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-07

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.