Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 32 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | After starting the car, two messages appeared on the dash board. Center Gauge read: ... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, t... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Driver Side Low beam headlight turns off and on randomly whether the vehicle is off or on. I lose v... |
| May 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES | I am experiencing malfunctions of the Seat Belt, electrical and breaking system |
| Mar 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Since my significant others and I purchased this 2006 Mercedes Benz SUV - ML-350, over three months ... |
| Dec 25, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | During a rainstorm Dec 25 2021 brake lights gas gauge windshield wipers and truck all stopped workin... |
| Sep 26, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, S... |
| May 4, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ALTERNATOR FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT BATTERY DISCHARGE, AND WAS THEN BOOSTED A... |
| Jan 22, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY ML350 HAS 65000 MILES ONLY AND WAS WORKING FINE THEN ENGINE STALLED AND NOW NEEDS A NEW ENGINE!!S... |
| Dec 22, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE CAR KEYS WOULD NOT OPEN THE CAR DOORS OR THE TRUNK |
| Apr 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HEADLIGHT WIRING INSULATION IS CRACKING LEAVING THE WIRE EXPOSED. IF THE WIRES TOUCH IT COUID SHORT... |
| May 11, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | "TAKATA RECALL". IN HOUSE WIRING,3RD BRAKE LIGHT, TURN MARKERS ,BRAKE LIGHTS ALL NON OPERATIONAL. T... |
| Mar 9, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT STARTED IN THE WIRE HOUSING. THE CAR WAS PARKED (ST... |
| Mar 28, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | I WAS DRIVING WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER TURNED ON. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND F... |
| Mar 13, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | I WAS DRIVING AND I TURNED ON MY SEAT HEATER, AND I SAW SMOKE. I BURNED MY CLOTHING AND HAVE A LITTL... |
| Aug 10, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | CAM-SHAFT AND CRANK-SHAFT MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE WONT DRIVE PROPERLY AND ALSO EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ... |
| Jul 19, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT ... |
| Jan 4, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NIGHT BEFORE INCIDENT THE AUTOMATIC REAR LIFT GATE OPENED WHEN FRONT DRIVER DOOR WOULD BE OPENED OR ... |
| Nov 30, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAD A 2006 ML350. IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AS IT WAS PARKED FOR TWO HOURS AFTER I HAD DRIVEN I... |