Model year guide

2006 Mercedes-benz ml500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined14 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #24V298000 · manufacturer #2024050001/2 · 26/04/2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Ow…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #22V315000 · manufacturer #See Recall Schedule · 09/05/2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owne…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Passenger volume107 cu ft
Cargo volume41 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 trims & engines on record

Trims
ML500 4 MATIC
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl

2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 vehicles on record

2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercedes-benz ml500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 get?

The 2006 Mercedes-benz ml500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.