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Mercedes Benz ML55 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Mercedes Benz ML55 since 2000, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2001 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and steering problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
1
Worst year
2001
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2000-2003

Mercedes Benz ML55 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz ML55 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz ML55 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz ML55 complaints by model year

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

2000200120022003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz ML55 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    7
  • Wheels
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes Benz ML55 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-1Brakes00
2002-2Brakes10
2001-9Brakes99,78103
2000-1Engine00

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Mercedes Benz ML55

Mercedes Benz ML55 warranty extensions

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

Questions about the Mercedes Benz ML55

What years of the Mercedes Benz ML55 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz ML55 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz ML55?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz ML55?

Brakes, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (2) and steering (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz ML55 have?

1 recall between 2000 and 2003. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1.

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