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2000 Mercedes-Benz ML55Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML55, most often about the engine. 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 injuryTypical failure mileage165kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML55 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
Engine10

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

0 recalls

2000 Mercedes-Benz ML55 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other ML55 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 ML55 median. How we score

'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ML55 owners report

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

VEHICLE EXHIBITS RATTLING NOISES, EXHAUST LEAKS, CEL, REDUCED POWER, AND EXTREMELY LOW MPG, LARGE AMT OF BLACK SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM IS DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. MBUSA HAS HAD A SERVICE "CAMPAIGN" IN EFFECT THAT CLAIMS TO COVER MY PARTICULAR CAR AND QUALIFIES IT…
Complaint 11206460 · May 9, 2019 · 165,000 miles

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