There are 2 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Classin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Rear coil springs rusted through and broke resulting in greatly diminished vehicle stability, especially in emergency maneuvers. Have had numerous repair facilities evaluate, including the dealer. All have refused to replace rear springs due to safety risk
LOUD NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT AS THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON CITY STREET. JERK WAS FELT INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026