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2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
19%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
128,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 19% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power whenever the ignition was bumped. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the cost to repair the vehicle would be out of pocket. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11491372, filed 2022-10, 132,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle responded. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to his residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11474558, filed 2022-07, 200,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a tree. The brake pedal was applied but it failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver-side air bag was deployed. The contact sustained bruises and injuries to her hands, knees, and shoulder, and medical attention was provided by her primary physician. There was no fire or police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. Then towed to another towing lot. The local dealer was not contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11519293, filed 2023-04, 125,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml550. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rolled down the hill and crashed into a gate. The driver jump into the vehicle to depress the brake and sustained scratches and cuts. The road conditions were dry. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was normal. The insurance company hired an investigator and he stated that there was a manufacturer defect with the braking system. The failure mileage was 28400 and current mileage is 28,600. Updated 03/05/08.”

NHTSA complaint #10210926, filed 2007-12, 28,400 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11482203, filed 2022-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007111%
2006719%
2004211%
2003323%
2002622%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500

Electrical system
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology