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2009 Mercedes-Benz ML Class

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022237 · manufacturer campaign 4290005 & 4290006

6 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: GL Class 2006–2013 · ML Class 2006–2013 · R Class 2006–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, corrosion could cause the brake booster to fail. If this happens, there may be an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle. In rare cases of severe corrosion, the brake booster could separate completely and cause a loss of brakes.

Why it matters

A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz advises you to stop driving your vehicle immediately. The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact a local Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange for towing and an inspection. The dealer will remove the rubber brake booster sleeve and determine whether the vehicle is safe to drive or if it can't be driven and a parts replacement is necessary. Also, depending on the results of the inspection, you may need to return within two years for a re-inspection.

31,577 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016158

13 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Amg SLS 2011–2015 · C Class 2006–2011 · E Class 2010–2011 · GL Class 2009–2012 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module.

73,000 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVRecalls Audit

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2009074 · manufacturer campaign 2009030002

9 March 2009

Transport Canada lists: ML Class 2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a faulty taillight seal can allow water to enter the rear compartment containing the spare tire. On vehicles equipped with the optional power liftgate, the control unit for the liftgate is located close to the spare tire compartment. Water contamination of the control unit can eventually disable the power liftgate motor. It could also cause an electrical short circuit, which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the taillight seal and reposition the power liftgate control unit.

1,737 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML Class have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML Class. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.