2005 Mercedes Benz Ml500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (73)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Exterior Lighting 2026-03-09 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the la
Showing the 6 most recent of 73 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-11-07 · Engine · 115,000 mi“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 failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware…”
2008-09-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 20,000 mi“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 different occasions. he also noticed that the vehi…”
2007-06-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc · 61,000 mi“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 trailer hitch installed. appears to be design flaw o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.