Mercedes-Benz ML55 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML55 (2001–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All ML55 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 89,808 | 0 | 31 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes4 33%
- Wheels2 17%
- Steering2 17%
- Vehicle speed control1 8.3%
- Tires1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “Headlights intermittently going off while driving, fog lights quit working, can get no lights to come on sometimes while driving. Have researched and found that there has already been a recall put out on my vehicle according to carfax, yet when I speak to anyone at Mercedes-Benz, they say my car is not included and will not do anything to help.”
NHTSA complaint #10296899, filed 2009-12, 99,781 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
3,965 complaintsMercedes-Benz E350
2,215 complaintsMercedes-Benz E320
1,164 complaintsMercedes-Benz ML350
952 complaintsMercedes-Benz GLK350
901 complaintsMercedes-Benz ML320
740 complaintsMercedes-Benz C250
725 complaintsMercedes-Benz GLC 300
658 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology