2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml 500. The contact stated when whenever it would rain, water would enter the vehicle through the rear hatch and splashed onto the fuse box. The contact stated that the control module would become wet and cause the electrical components to malfunction. The exterior lighting failed as a result of the electrical malfunction. The contact stated that the failure could potentially result in a fire due the water getting on the electrical components. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer was replacing the gasket for the rear lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10412423, filed 2011-07, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10033074May 1, 2013Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or…
- 10028664Jan 12, 2009Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of…
- 10022061Mar 24, 2008Power closing assist on the tailgate intermittently nonfunctional. *kb updated 8/27/08.
- 10025647Mar 7, 2008Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
- 10022897Aug 1, 2007Rework stainless steel under-ride guards on front and rear bumpers. *nj updated 10/03/07
- 10018831Dec 7, 2005Tailgate cannot be opened.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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