repaired · 2026 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
4Steering
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Seat belts
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Suspension
1Tires
1Back over prevention
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other ML550 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 ML550 median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What ML550 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
safety defect rear sam acting up after rain. no lights no fuel gauge no remote no turn signal while driving almost had an accident
My NHTSA #11431874 I have made a complaint about my back computer was damage by water where the is installed on the right side of my car now I found out that the reason my chairs are not moving is because the electrical is also damage this is so unfair the problem is not my car but the ways and…
The back computer seat on the top of the was supposed to be draining out of the car instead the water retrain in the cause damage to my the computer I complained about it but never got a solution until the water damage the and saw for the first time where was the water on back of my car this was…
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