Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls and problems
13 recalls and 63 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
63
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
3
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Mercedes-Benz M Class by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 M Class | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 M Class | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 M Class | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 M Class | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 M Class | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 M Class | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 M Class | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 M Class | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 M Class | 5 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz M Class problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 7 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 |
All Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-208 | Mar 31, 2011 | 2000–2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 1999-2002 m-class and model year 2000-2003 m-class amg vehicles. |
| 09V-076 | Mar 10, 2009 | 2009 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes benz is recalling 16,130 my 2009 m-class w164 passenger vehicles equipped with the optional power lift gate. |
| 08V-682 | Dec 19, 2008 | 2008 | Steering | Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. |
| 08V-465 | Sep 17, 2008 | 2000–2004 | Steering | Mercedes-benz is recalling 125,228 my 1998-2004 m-class vehicles. |
| 08V-303 | Jul 7, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Electrical System | Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004… |
| 06V-495 | Dec 29, 2006 | 2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal might not have been fully fastened to its mounting studs. |
| 05V-224 | May 16, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | On certain passenger vehicles, a hose clamp that secures the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection. |
| 03V-121 | Mar 27, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Steering | On certain passenger vehicles, the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection. |
| 02V-203 | Jul 26, 2002 | 2002 | Seat Belts | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-058 | Feb 13, 2002 | 2002 | Tires | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with dunlop sp5000 tires. |
| 01V-061 | Feb 27, 2001 | 2001 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-352 | Oct 30, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-203 | Jul 26, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz M Class?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class has the most reports (25). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz M Class have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz M Class model years 2000–2004, 2006–2009.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz M Class problems?
Owners report steering, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems most often.