Mercedes Benz ML55 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercedes Benz ML55, across 4 model years (2000–2003). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Mercedes Benz ML55 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No ML55 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 ML55: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 ML55: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 ML55: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz ML55 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Mercedes Benz ML55 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 ML55 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2002 ML55 | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2001 ML55 | 9 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2000 ML55 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz ML55 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (9), 2002 (2), 2003 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz ML55?
Service Brakes, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz ML55 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.