2004 Mercedes Benz ML500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML500 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500. That ranks 3rd out of 8 ML500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 28%), typically at around 92,750 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 28% | 92,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 28% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 17% | 95,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | 18,284 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 8,900 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 50,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz ML500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE LOS CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED 360 DEGREES HOWEVER, THE WHEELS REMAINED IN A STRAIGHTFORWARD POSITION. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz ml500. While driving 65 mph, the power steering seized. A mechanic confirmed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 123,000.
Smell gas when the vehicle is started. Rust around front and rear fenders
This could be related to a software problem in all ml class. 1. Obd system cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly 2. Stuck fuel-level sensor cause to report incorrectly 3. The speedometer out of tolerance is reporting incorrectly 4. Obd system is reporting incorrectly causing faults…
The bose dvd stereo has no sound everything works just no sound this appear to be a common problem. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz ML500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 ML500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 ML500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 ML500 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 ML500 | 37 | 2 |
| 2005 ML500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 ML500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 ML500 | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ML500 model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.