2006 Mercedes Benz Ml problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Steering (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Electrical System:wiring 2010-12-10 · SB-59783 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm
Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System 2010-11-19 · SB-32-25-82 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2009-10-05 · TB-82-10-632 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. (vehicles without led tail lamps) *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe updated 4/20/11. repair does not apply to led tail lamps. *pe
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2009-07-07 · SB-P-047231 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel. universal joint in steering coupling, (steer coupling) ha
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2008-04-24 · 033008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj updated 8/28/08. *pe
Steering 2008-04-22 · TB-46-20-61 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. model years unknown. *pe
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What owners report
2014-02-18 · Steering · 50,000 mi“flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. on mercedes benz 2006 ml 350. *tr…”
2014-02-18 · Structure · 64,000 mi“coating formation on gear selector actuator motor. *tr …”
2013-11-19 · Engine · 40,000 mi“the engine light due error codes that have to do with cam shaft and transmission, also the rear tail lights error internal codes needs to be corrected oil seal from oil filter housing is defective, repairs for main cam shaft issue exceeds 8000.00 usd there seems to be no recall for this defects. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.