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2006 Mercedes-Benz ml-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz ml-class has 0 recalls, 213 complaints.

0

Recalls

213

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ml-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 4-DR

Top Complaint Categories

POWER TRAIN
37
ENGINE
26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
SEATS
12
STEERING
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
AIR BAGS
5

Problems by Component

Powertrain47Engine42Electrical32Steering22Brakes20Seats12Airbags8Lights6Speed Control5Other5Suspension4Tires3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 14, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSAfter starting the car, two messages appeared on the dash board. Center Gauge read: ...
Mar 20, 2025VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESTHE ESP AND ABS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT PARKED VEHICLES CAUSING MU...
Jul 4, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Mar 18, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, t...
Jan 9, 2024POWER TRAINMy car was included in the balance right shaft recall as 2nd owner I was just made aware as a result...
Oct 31, 2023STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe fuel system faild had it replaced twice gss leaking as well as the power steering leaking badly ...
Sep 21, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMi encountered a major issue with the Mercedes ML350, while doing a 3 point turn in a busy suburban T...
Jul 8, 2023ENGINETHEY HAVE TIMING CHAIN ISSUES . THE BALANCE SHAFTS ABD TIMING CHSIN SPROCKETS FAIL AND CAUSE CATASTR...
Jun 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDriver Side Low beam headlight turns off and on randomly whether the vehicle is off or on. I lose v...
May 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKESI am experiencing malfunctions of the Seat Belt, electrical and breaking system
Apr 21, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at...
Apr 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESBrakes feel spongy,, when letting off accelerate feels as if transmission has a brake applied
Jul 27, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Jul 15, 2022ENGINEBalance shaft failure
Jun 30, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Jun 27, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake peda...
Jun 6, 2022ENGINEEngine has low power and a whine. Also has a Check Engine Light indicating Center Balance Shaft iss...
Jun 1, 2022SERVICE BRAKESHello, There is a safety recall from the manufacturer and they have advised not to drive the vehic...
May 28, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed...
May 1, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...