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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

Ml-Class

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.8)
14 Generations
8 Engines Rated
1,337 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 1 caution

Generation Timeline

2002 2002
1 engine
134 complaints 🔥 9
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2003 2003
0 engines
77 complaints 🔥 11
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2004 2004
0 engines
53 complaints 🔥 6
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2005 2005
1 engine
31 complaints 🔥 3
2.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2006 2006
0 engines
213 complaints 🔥 24
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2007 2007
0 engines
110 complaints 🔥 32
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2008 2008
0 engines
110 complaints 🔥 6
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2009 2009
0 engines
128 complaints 🔥 7
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2010 2010
0 engines
105 complaints 🔥 2
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2011 2011
0 engines
116 complaints 🔥 3
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2012 2012
1 engine
64 complaints 🔥 1
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
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2013 2013
2 engines
60 complaints 🔥 3
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2014 2014
2 engines
71 complaints 🔥 2
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
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2015 2015
1 engine
65 complaints ☠ 1
3.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
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