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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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. While driving 65 MPH with the drivers side heated seat activated, the contact noticed that the seat was melting. The dealer reupholstered the seat and the vehicle was released to the owner. The contact was driving 3 MPH when the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the brake wiring harness to correct the failure. In addition, the contact also advised the dealer that the power door locks could only be used manually. The dealer confirmed that the power door lock switch needed to be replaced as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #10330995, filed 2010-05, 40,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200613%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500

Electrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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