Coating formation on gear selector actuator motor.
The worst 2006 Mercedes Benz ML problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
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- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
- Risk
- This may result in the traile rhitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on june 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 08V242000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
- Risk
- When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 08V006000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to...
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure
- Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136
- Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock
- Check engine light on / fault codes FC1200 / FC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit
- Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on...
- Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
What 2006 Mercedes Benz ML owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz 2006 ml 350.
The engine light due error codes that have to do with cam shaft and transmission, also the rear tail lights error internal codes needs to be corrected oil seal from oil filter housing is defective, repairs for main cam shaft issue exceeds 8000.00 usd there seems to be no recall for this defects.
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Questions about the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML
Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML, 1.5 times a typical ML model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML have?
2 recalls, covering trailer hitches and engine and engine cooling.
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