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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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151040,000698—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

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 miles

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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3,963 complaints
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2,215 complaints
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1,164 complaints
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952 complaints
Mercedes-Benz GLK350
901 complaints
Mercedes-Benz ML320
740 complaints
Mercedes-Benz C250
725 complaints
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
657 complaints

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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