Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz ml500. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the das control box module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The worst 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 73
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 |
What 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz ml500. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced on three different occasions. He also noticed that the vehicle would not start after several attempts. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes. The current mileage was 48,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
Ml500 eats through brakes. El dorado hills mercedes replaced brakes and rotors on my ml500 at 29000 when I purchased the vehicle, since then they have had to replace the brakes and rotors 3 times and I only have 60000 on the vehicle and most of that was highway driving. I do not pull anything, no trailer hitch installed. Appears to be design flaw or I'm being taken by the dealer.
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Questions about the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500
Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500, fewer than a typical ML500 model year.
What is the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 year score?
The 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz ML500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 13 city and 16 highway.
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