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2011 Mercedes-Benz ML500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML500, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML500 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other ML500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ML500 median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ML500 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE REC. RECALL LETTERS FROM MERCEDES ABOUT RECALL #[PHONE] THE AIRBAG BUT THE DEALER TOLD US ON LAST SVCS THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS OR ANYTHING THEY COULD DO, THIS IS RIDICULOUS AS MB HAS NOT DONE WHAT IS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. [XXX], [XXX] & FAMILY. PS: ON 10/16/16 EMAILED TODAY TO…
Complaint 10916348 · Oct 16, 2016

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