Model year record
2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 19 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 150,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 3 | 133,000 mi |
| Steering | 3 | 150,000 mi |
| Seats | 2 | 97,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 2 | 81,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 81,000 mi |
| Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.