Mercedes-Benz ML250 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML250 (2015–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2015 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All ML250 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 40,000 | 6 | 98 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine4 33%
- Other or unknown2 17%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
- Steering1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Forward collision avoidance1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2015: “Driving vehicle all day no problems .it just turned 20,000 miles. Was driving on road when vehicle started surging, like out of fuel, went down road a little further and it happened again .this time I smelled strong diesel fuel fumes. Smoke starting coming out from under hood. . I pulled off road and shut car off. I opened hood lots of smoke and engine compartment completely soaked with diesel fuel ! Had to call roadside assistance. Got towed in to mercedes benz of north haven ct. Service dept today says looks like a rodent chewed something in your engine compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970118, filed 2017-04, 20,000 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology