Model year record
2004 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 60,000 mi |
| Steering | 5 | 123,000 mi |
| Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler | 2 | 50,200 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 125,500 mi |
| Engine | 1 | 125,500 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 60,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: headlights | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | 1,500 mi |
| Seats | 1 | 141,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads | 1 | 18,284 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor | 1 | 18,284 mi |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections | 1 | 110,000 mi |
| Structure: body | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8,900 mi |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system | 1 | 50,200 mi |
The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 9 times 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.