Mercedes Benz ML500 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes Benz ML500 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz ML500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

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

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2007	86	9	Seats	123,000	2	1
2006	48	37	Electrical	71,000	2	3
2005	93	3	Engine		0	0
2004	74	18	Electrical	110,000	0	0
2003	81	13	Engine	111,000	0	0
2002	60	27	Steering	100,726	1	1

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Mercedes Benz ML500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz ML500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz ML500?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz ML500?

Steering, with 21 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (20) and brakes (20).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz ML500 have?

3 recalls between 2002 and 2007. The 2007 model year has the most, with 2.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.