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2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-081 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 65%Owner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63 has problems

3 complaints 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
Power train11
Service brakes10

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

1 recall

2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63 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.

65%repaired · 2026 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 16V-081 · Feb 11, 2016 · 711,159 vehicles · 464,166 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2009 vs. every other ML63 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 ML63 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What ML63 owners report

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

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML63, AT APPROX 65 MPH, ON THE 101 LOOP IN SCOTTSDALE AZ, SHE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON HER. SHE LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TWO LANES TO HER RIGHT TO AN EXIT RAMP. THE CAR CAME TO REST AT THE BOTTOM…
Complaint 10759272 · Aug 25, 2015 · 67,941 miles

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