2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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 electronic airmatic suspension system is malfunctioning for the second time in a year! When this happens the vechile is undriveable because the front end falls on the front wheels. Can you beleive I paid extra dollars for this option and it appears that this will be an ongoing problem and I beleive the problem will never be resolved. I can see myself in another 5000 or 6000 miles experiencing the same problem! …”
NHTSA complaint #10209783, filed 2007-11, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
- 10028024Aug 1, 2008Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air…
- 10020182Jul 1, 2006The suspension air pump may not maintain the required amount of air in the system. The vehicle ride height will stay at the suspension's lowest level without being able to be…
- 10019823Mar 1, 2006Install plate at upper control arm due to off-road use or rough (wash board) surfaces may result in unacceptable noise and vibration in the steering mechanism.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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