2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML500 years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500. That ranks 6th out of 8 ML500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 115,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz ML500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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 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…
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…
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…
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 ML500 | 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 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.