2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 61,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 115,000 miles · reported Nov 7, 2014

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. The technician diagnosed that the das control box module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 20,000 miles · reported Sep 11, 2008

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz ml500. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced on three different occasions. He also noticed that the vehicle would not start after several attempts. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes. The current mileage was 48,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 61,000 miles · reported Jun 15, 2007

Ml500 eats through brakes. El dorado hills mercedes replaced brakes and rotors on my ml500 at 29000 when I purchased the vehicle, since then they have had to replace the brakes and rotors 3 times and I only have 60000 on the vehicle and most of that was highway driving. I do not pull anything, no trailer hitch installed. Appears to be design flaw or I'm being taken by the dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 61,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.