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Mercedes-Benz ML250Model year report

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.1L 4-cyl · diesel 4WD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and air bags (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 98 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “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 or unknown: “Sooth particulate sensor fail, part of diesel emission system. My car has 71k miles and dealership had refused to replace it under warranty. Canadian government has extended warranty for this sensor until 120k miles (attached)”

NHTSA complaint #11397577, filed 2021-02

Air bags: “On 8/15/23 on my parking explode air bag , completely make me blind.Nader air bag push my legs from brake and Car still was driving and stop a the wall, I was completely blind, destroyed my car ,Pain my legs , my arms my head incrediblo,my body is all blue, Thanks to God I am still life. …”

NHTSA complaint #11539120, filed 2023-08

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 55,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2517%25–5033%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017220182019220202021202220232026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
ML-Class · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.9% risk
ML-Class · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 19.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
ML250 Bluetec 4matic 4WD2.1L 4-cyl · diesel7-speed automatic222925$3,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 98 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 98 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151040,0006525—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz ML250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 (ML250 Bluetec 4matic, 2.1L 4-cyl · diesel) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 55,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.