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Mercedes Benz ML years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Mercedes Benz ML since 2006, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
3
Worst year
2006
Model years
2006-2008

Mercedes Benz ML years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz ML stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz ML years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz ML complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200620072008

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz ML problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Steering
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Body
    1

Mercedes Benz ML problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2008-2Engine20
2007-1Engine20
2006-3Transmission20

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Mercedes Benz ML

What years of the Mercedes Benz ML should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz ML has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz ML?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz ML?

Engine, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz ML have?

3 recalls between 2006 and 2008. The 2008 model year has the most, with 2.

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