10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,500 miles

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problem #4

Jun 072021

ML500

  • miles
When reviewing the vehicle for purchase I noticed the SRS light on. I brought it to the dealerships attention. They instructed me to bring it back in the morning after signing paperwork so they could fix it. After I brought it back they let me know that they didn't see any SRS lights and would not be servicing the vehicle. There has been multiple mechanical issues with the vehicle including but not limited to the transmission going out, break recalls, engine leaks and now I'm being informed that my passenger air bag is deactivated. I just want a safe vehicle.

- Moorhead, MN, USA

problem #3

Jun 052020

ML500

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the SRS warning light would remain illuminated and a whining noise was present coming from the steering wheel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #2

Apr 012020

ML500

  • 100,000 miles
My car was parked and hadn't moved since the day before. I was just sitting in front passenger seat, opened door to exit when sab deployed hitting me square on my frontal lobe aneurism coil.ambulance took me to hospital. Just had fully serviced by Mercedes 2 wks prior. Sudden drastic eyesight decline

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #1

Feb 012012

ML500

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500. The contact stated that the SRS light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that whenever one air bag was malfunctioning, it would prevent all of the air bags from functioning properly. The contact received a notice from the manufacturer prior to the failure, stating that the warranty on the air bag harness would be extended to 100,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted and refused to do any repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 94,000. The VIN was not available.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA