2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,836miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,836 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ml55amg. While driving 45 MPH, the front passenger side brake independently locked without warning and the vehicle went sideways. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11004151, filed 2017-07, 135,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes ML55. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting braking issues and was taken to the dealer. The dealer found that the lateral acceleration sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred within three weeks of the repair. The contact was driving through a car wash when the vehicle abnormally accelerated, the consumer's foot was on the brake, but the vehicle went over some huge boulder rocks and went airborne and landed hard on ground, tires first. . The contact was reported as injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10439053, filed 2011-12, 79,836 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz ML55. While driving 25 MPH the brakes were applied and then released causing the wheels to lock. The vehicle became uncontrollable and had to be parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the sensor failed and caused the computer and wheels to lock. There are no recalls or warranties related to the failure. He is responsible for paying $3400 to repair the vehicle and a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that he had to check with the dealer in his area and offered no other assistance. The VIN was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10370718, filed 2010-12, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033607Jan 1, 2010Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. The spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed…
- 10030929Jun 15, 2009Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55
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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