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Mercedes-Benz ML55Model year report

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
89,808miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.5L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by steering (2) and wheels (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,808 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While driving the vehicle the car would randomly lock up different wheels on the car jerking the steering wheel out of my hands. The first time I was on a freeway and thought I must have run over a puddle of oil and the antilock system was trying to keep the car stable, even though the steering wheel was jerking from side to side. As it only last 10 terrifying seconds, I thought that would be the last time the car did that. The second time it happened was just getting off the freeway and the system kept locking up different wheels again, but this time it would not stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11568459, filed 2024-01

Steering: “- the contact stated that while taking the 2001 mercedes ML55 with 72029 current mileage for a routine oil change the mechanic discovered that the steering rack was cracked. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer and has not been repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #10186579, filed 2007-03, 72,029 miles

Electrical system: “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 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 72,029 and 116,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2517%25–5017%50–7533%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 89,808 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200720092010201120152201620172024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
ML55 AMG 4WD/AWD5.5L 8-cyl5-speed automatic121614$5,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML55

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2001989,8080—14—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz ML55 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 (ML55 AMG, 5.5L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,808 miles and the middle half falls between 72,029 and 116,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.