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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class by year
The ML-Class is a SUV sold from 1998–2015 with engines including 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl and 3.7L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 41 recalls and 2,016 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 ML-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 0 | 133 |
| 1999 ML-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | 15–17 | 0 | 169 |
| 2000 ML-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 0 | 214 |
| 2001 ML-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 190 |
| 2002 ML-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–15 | 1 | 117 |
| 2003 ML-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 14–15 | 0 | 61 |
| 2004 ML-Class | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–15 | 0 | 53 |
| 2005 ML-Class | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–15 | 0 | 31 |
| 2006 ML-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 4 | 214 |
| 2007 ML-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 12–21 | 4 | 110 |
| 2008 ML-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 12–21 | 4 | 109 |
| 2009 ML-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 12–18 | 3 | 128 |
| 2010 ML-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 12–22 | 3 | 106 |
| 2011 ML-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 12–22 | 4 | 119 |
| 2012 ML-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 3 | 66 |
| 2013 ML-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 4 | 59 |
| 2014 ML-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 4 | 71 |
| 2015 ML-Class | 2.1L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl… | 15–25 | 7 | 66 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz ML-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your ML-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz ML-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete ML-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz ML-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1998–2015), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 ML-Class (214). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, air bags and steering.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2015 ML-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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