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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

Ml-Class

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
14 Generations
14 Engines Rated
1,304 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 caution 12 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002 2002
1 engine
128 complaints 🔥 9
3.2L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2003 2003
1 engine
72 complaints 🔥 11
3.7L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.3)
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2004 2004
1 engine
52 complaints 🔥 6
3.7L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.5)
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2005 2005
1 engine
30 complaints 🔥 3
3.7L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.8)
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2006 2006
1 engine
212 complaints 🔥 24
5.0L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2007 2007
1 engine
110 complaints 🔥 32
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.1)
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2008 2008
1 engine
109 complaints 🔥 5
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.1)
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2009 2009
1 engine
128 complaints 🔥 7
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2010 2010
1 engine
104 complaints 🔥 2
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.7)
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2011 2011
1 engine
116 complaints 🔥 3
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.3)
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2012 2012
1 engine
62 complaints 🔥 1
3.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
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2013 2013
1 engine
57 complaints 🔥 3
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.4)
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2014 2014
1 engine
66 complaints 🔥 2
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.4)
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2015 2015
1 engine
58 complaints
3.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
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