2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“My car was parked and hadn't moved since the day before. I was just sitting in front passenger seat, opened door to exit when sab deployed hitting me square on my frontal lobe aneurism coil.ambulance took me to hospital. Just had fully serviced by mercedes 2 wks prior. Sudden drastic eyesight decline”
NHTSA complaint #11385363, filed 2020-12, 100,000 miles“When reviewing the vehicle for purchase I noticed the SRS light on. I brought it to the dealerships attention. They instructed me to bring it back in the morning after signing paperwork so they could fix it. After I brought it back they let me know that they didn't see any SRS lights and would not be servicing the vehicle. There has been multiple mechanical issues with the vehicle including but not limited to the transmission going out, break recalls, engine leaks and now I'm being informed that my passenger air bag is deactivated. I just want a safe vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11482998, filed 2022-09“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the SRS warning light would remain illuminated and a whining noise was present coming from the steering wheel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11439510, filed 2021-11, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML500. The contact stated that the srs light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that whenever one air bag was malfunctioning, it would prevent all of the air bags from functioning properly. The contact received a notice from the manufacturer prior to the failure, stating that the warranty on the air bag harness would be extended to 100,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted and refused to do any repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 94,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10448931, filed 2012-02, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037653Dec 10, 2010Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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