Mercedes-Benz ML250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 to 2015 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 10 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Engine: 4; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Steering: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11015161 · 2017-08-14 (August 14, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLLISION PREVENTION ASSISTANCE FEATURE FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXTREME FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ALMOST EXPERIENCED A CRASH DUE TO AN INTERNAL OR ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANAHEIM, 5395 E LA PALMA AVE, ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92807, [phone removed]), WHO SOLD THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE, WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM A TEST DRIVE AND IND…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11015161 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11539120 · 2023-08-17 (August 17, 2023)
On 8/15/23 on my parking explode air bag , completely make me blind.Nader air bag push my legs from brake and Car still was driving and stop a the wall, I was completely blind, destroyed my car ,Pain my legs , my arms my head incrediblo,my body is all blue, Thanks to God I am still life. Always I take care my car and I was in Mercedes -Benz dealer in Fletcher N C check my car before I wil drive back home to Florida he told me everything is good and safe .to drive .I need help .All my life I drive Mercedes-Benz .Mercedes mechanic must check c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11539120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10970118 · 2017-04-03 (April 3, 2017)
DRIVING VEHICLE ALL DAY NO PROBLEMS .IT JUST TURNED 20,000 MILES. WAS DRIVING ON ROAD WHEN VEHICLE STARTED SURGING, LIKE OUT OF FUEL, WENT DOWN ROAD A LITTLE FURTHER AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN .THIS TIME I SMELLED STRONG DIESEL FUEL FUMES. SMOKE STARTING COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. . I PULLED OFF ROAD AND SHUT CAR OFF. I OPENED HOOD LOTS OF SMOKE AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPLETELY SOAKED WITH DIESEL FUEL ! HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. GOT TOWED IN TO MERCEDES BENZ OF NORTH HAVEN CT. SERVICE DEPT TODAY SAYS LOOKS LIKE A RODENT CHEWED SOMETHING IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10970118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11267649 · 2019-10-10 (October 10, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A DIESEL FUEL LEAK OVER THE MOTOR, WHICH RAN ACROSS THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR WAS SOAKED WITH DIESEL FUEL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AND CALLED VALLEY IMPORT (402 40TH ST S, FARGO, ND 58103, [phone removed]) TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN FOUND DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND THE PAN UNDER THE ENGINE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL. THE CONTACT ST…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11267649 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11340376 · 2020-07-20 (July 20, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML250. THE CONTACT WAS TOWING AN UNKNOWN TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT STATED ALL 4 AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED HIS WIFE SUSTAINED A BRUISE FROM THE SEAT BELT BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICINAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TOW COMPANY WAS ABLE TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11340376 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
2015: 6
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 6 | Not available |