I do not always trust those reports. Sure the MLs (old and new generation) have had their problems, no dispute there. But, you have to remember that these reports are based on consumer surveys and service visits. Who do you think is pickier about every single thing in their truck working perfectly: the person who drops $60k on an M-B, or the one who spends $25k on a Chevy Trailblazer? Yes, it is an extreme example, but not that far off. Also, think about the technology in an M-B as opposed to some other SUVs--when you push the envelope in that fashion, sometimes things go wrong.

Let's face it, 99% of the people who buy an M-B truck are not the types of people who visit this forum, work on their trucks themselves, and really put them through their paces. They are professionals and spouses of wealthy professionals who expect to be catered to in all respects, and want their status symbol suburban vehicle looking and working perfectly so they can show it off to the neighbors. Stuck-ups like that are why reports like this exist. As a guy who grew up with ford and chvey trucks, I will take my M-B over them anyday. My opinion.