2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 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.
“Takata recall. I had an auto collision in 2008, where vehicle front had to be replaced. My insurance company (aaa) paid $40,000.00 for repairs. The airbags didn't activate. Maybe I should thank the lord, it didn't activate.”
NHTSA complaint #10863261, filed 2016-05, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology