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2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Engine
8
Steering
7
Powertrain
4
Seats
4
Brakes
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ODOR OF SM...
Oct 3, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO...
Aug 31, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES ML350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED ...
Dec 7, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WAS AT 61K MILES AND WARRANTY EXPIRED ABOUT 10K MILES AGO...
Dec 1, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WOULD SAY WITHIN A YEAR OF GETTING THE VEHICLE WHILE AT A STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED TO SHAKE A...
Jan 8, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A 2005 MERCEDES ML350 I BOUGHT IN 2006 SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR DYING. O...
Sep 9, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON STOPPING THE MERCEDES BENZ ML350 SHOOK AND THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING...
Jun 19, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE...

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