2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Urgent: recall 24V-298, recall 22V-315 carry a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
2
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
1 / 5
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls

Recall 24V-298: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported Apr 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

Recall 22V-315: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seats5
Unknown or Other3
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Steering1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 123,000 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 complaints

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

Unknown or Other · reported Mar 7, 2023
2007 mercedes benz ml500. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 22v-315. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for a rental car.
Seats · at 199,800 miles · reported Sep 23, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML500. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving, the front and back seat warmers were operating and the driver noticed smoke. The contact mentioned there was a smoke odor and noticed the front driver seat caught on fire. The contact stated that the driver extinguished the fire with his clothes by smothering the seat. In addition, there was a hole in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they failed to provide a diagnosis and informed the contact the seat was going to be unplugged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Seats · at 155,000 miles · reported Dec 5, 2018
I had my heated seat on the medium setting. While on my short commute to work (About 8 minutes) this morning my driver seat started to smoke and burned a hole through the leather and melted part of my clothing.
Seats · at 123,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2017
I got into my car and turned on the seat warmer. After 10 minutes of driving on the highway I could smell smoke but thought it was outside the vehicle. A few seconds later I felt a burning sensation on my lower back. I reached my left hand behind me to check and felt something hot, when I pulled my hand out my finger tips were covered in melted leather. The smoke by then increased, I shut the seat warmer off and exited the highway as quickly as possible.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 24, 2016
I was informed that my car had a recall in february and the local mercedes-benz dealership has just gave me the run around about getting a welder to come do the job. They have not got back to me about getting a welder to come and I feel like if it's a safety recall that they should get on the ball to get the vehicle up to call. They didn't give me the runaround when they took my money for repairs they did to my car.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500: 24V-298 (service brakes, hydraulic), 22V-315 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500?

Owners report seats problems most often (5 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 123,000 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.