MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercedes Benz ML500

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2006 Mercedes Benz ML500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:19:47.431Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz ML500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2006: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
200227
200313
200418
20053
200637
20079
20080

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, THE HATCH DOOR LATCH WOULD ERRONEOUSLY LOCK AND UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUOUSLY BLINK OFF AND ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140721

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230427

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE DRIVER JUMP INTO THE VEHICLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND SUSTAINED SCRATCHES AND CUTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071205

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE ESP AND ABS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT PARKED VEHICLES CAUSING MULTIPLE DAMAGES AND INJURIES TO ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251117

MY WIFE HAS HAD 4 INCIDENTS WHERE THE SUV HAS FELT LIKE IS WANTS TO ACCELERATE WHILE STOPPING. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT WAS 23 NOVEMBER, WHERE AS SHE WAS COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR DOWNSHIFTED AND IT FELT LIKE SHE HAD BEEN HIT IN THE REAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121123

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201228

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220630 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 22V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240524 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 24V298000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercedes Benz ML500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V315000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V298000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.