2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz ml500. The contact stated that the abs indicator kept randomly illuminating and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained…”
“Engine keeps getting over-heated even after a new engine fan has been replaced. However, after its replacement I took it to two mercedes dealership to re-inspect and make adjustment to their installment of the fan but it keeps getting overheated. I also had a new water coolant tank installed but…”
“Loss of power steering driving on the freeway due to sudden break of idler arm pulley and subsequent shredding of belt. Problem is the pulley is made of plastic and cracked in two, leaving 1/2 the pulley and shredding the belt. This occurred at driving speed of 50 mph and mileage around 169,650 on…”
“Loss of power steering driving on the freeway due to sudden break of idler arm pulley and subsequent shredding of belt. Problem is the pulley is made of plastic and cracked in two, leaving 1/2 the pulley and shredding the belt. This occurred at driving speed of 50 mph and mileage around 169,650 on…”
“Takata recall. Power steering brake issue, power steering hose became detached during vehicle operation, could not steer vehicle. Transmission and radio drain, car cut off on me during driving.”
“Takata recall. Power steering brake issue, power steering hose became detached during vehicle operation, could not steer vehicle. Transmission and radio drain, car cut off on me during driving.”
“Takata recall. Power steering brake issue, power steering hose became detached during vehicle operation, could not steer vehicle. Transmission and radio drain, car cut off on me during driving.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz ml500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond intermittently. The abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.