2007 Mercedes Benz ML500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz ML500. That ranks 5th out of 8 ML500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 128,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 56% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 33% | 59,175 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 59,175 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 59,175 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz ML500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat back warmer overheats/burns (PE08030) — opened Apr 25, 2008, closed Sep 9, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2007 mercedes benz ml500. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 22v-315. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for a rental car.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML500. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving, the front and back seat warmers were operating and the driver noticed smoke. The contact mentioned there was a smoke odor and noticed the front driver seat caught on fire. The contact stated that…
I had my heated seat on the medium setting. While on my short commute to work (about 8 minutes) this morning my driver seat started to smoke and burned a hole through the leather and melted part of my clothing.
I got into my car and turned on the seat warmer. After 10 minutes of driving on the highway i could smell smoke but thought it was outside the vehicle. A few seconds later i felt a burning sensation on my lower back. I reached my left hand behind me to check and felt something hot, when i pulled my…
I was informed that my car had a recall in february and the local mercedes-benz dealership has just gave me the run around about getting a welder to come do the job. They have not got back to me about getting a welder to come and i feel like if it's a safety recall that they should get on the ball…
Other Mercedes Benz ML500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 ML500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 ML500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 ML500 | 37 | 2 |
| 2005 ML500 | 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 2007 Mercedes Benz ML500?
Owners most often report seats, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz ML500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.