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2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 61,744 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

TRAILER HITCHES 08V242000 2008-06-02 52,740 affected
Defect

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 52,740 MY 2006-2008 GL AND ML CLASS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEX-N-GATE TRAILER HITCH. SOME OF THE WELD SEAMS CONNECTING THE TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER TO THE ATTACHMENT BAR USED TO SECURE THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE BODY FRAME DO NOT MEET PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN THE TRAILE RHITCH RECEIVER SEPARATING FROM THE ATTACHMENT BAR, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE TRAILER HITCH MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAILER HITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWENRS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 08V006000 2008-01-09 9,004 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.

Consequence

WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Coating formation on gear selector actuator motor. *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2012-12-05

“Coating formation on gear selector actuator motor. *tr”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2012-12-05

“The engine light due error codes that have to do with cam shaft and transmission, also the rear tail lights error internal codes needs to be corrected oil seal from oil filter housing is defective, repairs for main cam shaft issue exceeds 8000.00 usd there seems to be no recall for this defects. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2010-09-14

“The engine light due error codes that have to do with cam shaft and transmission, also the rear tail lights error internal codes needs to be corrected oil seal from oil filter housing is defective, repairs for main cam shaft issue exceeds 8000.00 usd there seems to be no recall for this defects. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2010-09-14

“Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz 2006 ml 350. *tr”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2010-02-10

“Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz 2006 ml 350. *tr”

STEERING · reported 2010-02-10
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.