CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
0Recalls
9Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55.
Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
While driving the vehicle the car would randomly lock up different wheels on the car jerking the steering wheel out of my hands. The first time I was on a freeway and thought I must have run over a puddle of oil and the antilock system was trying to keep the car stable, even though the steering wheel was jerking from side to side. As it only last 10 terrifying seconds, I thought that would be the last time the car did that. The second time it happened was just getting off the freeway and the system kept locking up different wheels again, but this time it would not stop. I had to limp the car to an area where I could safely park it out of traffic and call a tow truck to take us home. Doi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE WENT SIDEWAYS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD NUMEROUS LEAKS AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V121000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML55. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE SENSOR MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE LOCKED UP, SENDING THE VEHICLE INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SENSOR DID NOT PREVENT THE ROLL OVER. *JB
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55, DEFECTIVE SENSOR NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE THAT WHEN FUNCTIONING IS SUPPOSE TO PREVENT ROLL OVERS. UPDATED 02/12/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOCKED UP AND HE GRABBED THE WHEEL TO PREVENT TO AVOID HITTING PARKED VEHICLES. HE STEERED LEFT, MAKING A U-TURN FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AVOIDING A COLLISION AND UPON OVER-COMPENSATING FOR THE MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE, HE FLIPPED OVER TWICE AND THE WAS STOPPED BY A HITTING A LIGHT POLE. *JB
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Wheels (2).
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