2008 Mercedes Benz ML550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML550 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML550. That is the most of any ML550 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 28%), typically at around 25,695 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes Benz ML550 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% | 25,695 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 22% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 11% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 51,355 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz ML550 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine died and won't run. Known issue with MB balance shaft that they refuse to repair or help with the cost of a $8k job. Highly disappointed.
unknown
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Cooper Tire Evolution 245/65R17 - Tire Tread Separation - the entire tread out layer came off of the driver side front tire while driving on the freeway - the tire was not deflated - the entire tread hit the driver side mirror breaking it completely off - hitting driver window and deploying all…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Other Mercedes Benz ML550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 ML550 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 ML550 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 ML550 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 ML550 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 ML550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 ML550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 | 18 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML550?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML550?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ML550 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.