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TiresPart report

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Tires Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
8,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,900 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dt:consumer had two dunlop sp 5000 tires that were cupped. As a result of the cupping, the consumer purchased 4 new tires. Consumer had an alignment and balancing done. The consumer indicated the vehicle operated poorly at low speed, it felt like the vehicle was rocking back and forth. At 18 MPH vehicle vibrated. Consumer stated that vehicle made him ill to drive due to the vibration. Goodyear gave consumer money back and consumer returned the tires to goodyear. Consumer went to a mercedes dealer and the dealer performed an alignment, balancing and diagnostic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10126282, filed 2005-09, 8,900 miles

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200416%
200318%

Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500

Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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