2006 Honda CR-V vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 90 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mercedes-Benz ML500 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 118 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 75 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 4 |
| Power Train | 25 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 2 |
| Steering | 17 | 5 |
| Suspension | 20 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2006 Honda CR-V
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.