Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz ML500


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500

The Automatic Transmission problem

2006 Ml500 was purchased in June, 2010 as a cpo, one week after purchase vehicle began to lurch forward while completely stopped at a stop light. The next day vehicle was taken to mercedes service and mechanic was able to duplicate problem.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Sporadically, while driving along on local roads or the highway, the car's transmission does not switch higher than third gear. The problem occurs about once a month. Upon engine restart, vehicle drives properly.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Mercedes 500ml transmission and power steering not safe.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz ML500 model year vehicles:



ML500 Service Bulletins
ML500 Safety Recalls
ML500 Defect Investigations