2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500.

Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	6
Electrical System	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Seats	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Tires	1
Power Train	1
Visibility	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2021-04-07, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE LOS CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED 360 DEGREES HOWEVER, THE WHEELS REMAINED IN A STRAIGHTFORWARD POSITION. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE TO DRIFTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED MERCEDES BENZ OF CARY (2400 AUTO PARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511, 919-380-1800) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 248,000.

2017-02-13, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. A MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

2016-05-03, Structure
SMELL GAS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. RUST AROUND FRONT AND REAR FENDERS

2014-12-27, Electrical System
THIS COULD BE RELATED TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN ALL ML CLASS. 1. OBD SYSTEM CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY 2. STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR CAUSE TO REPORT INCORRECTLY 3. THE SPEEDOMETER OUT OF TOLERANCE IS REPORTING INCORRECTLY 4. OBD SYSTEM IS REPORTING INCORRECTLY CAUSING FAULTS IN SYSTEMS. *TR

2014-11-26, Electrical System
THE BOSE DVD STEREO HAS NO SOUND EVERYTHING WORKS JUST NO SOUND THIS APPEAR TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (6), Electrical System (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.