Mercedes Benz M Class years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz M Class stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz M Class years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz M Class complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz M Class problems
All model years combined.
- Steering22
- Engine15
- Electrical14
- Transmission10
- Brakes10
- Driver assistance8
- Seats5
- Fuel system4
- Body4
- Visibility3
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration3
Mercedes Benz M Class problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 1 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 1 | Steering | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 2 | Seats | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 14 | Engine | 4,481 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | - | 10 | Electrical | 24,368 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2002 | - | 5 | Airbags | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 5 | Electrical | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2000 | - | 25 | Brakes | 75,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 18 | Steering | 100,100 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 5 | Body | 4 | 1 |
Recalls 15
Questions about the Mercedes Benz M Class
What years of the Mercedes Benz M Class should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz M Class has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz M Class?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz M Class?
Steering, with 22 complaints across all years, followed by engine (15) and electrical (14).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz M Class have?
15 recalls between 1998 and 2009. The 2002 model year has the most, with 5.
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