Model year
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name ML-Class for 2013. Under the matched names AMG ML63, ML350, and ML550, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 63 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for ML350 are ENGINE (12), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 214 complaints
- 2001 190 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 61 complaints
- 2004 53 complaints
- 2005 31 complaints
- 2006 214 complaints
- 2007 110 complaints
- 2008 110 complaints
- 2009 128 complaints
- 2010 106 complaints
- 2011 119 complaints
- 2012 66 complaints
- 2013 63 complaints
- 2014 74 complaints
- 2015 66 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2013. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG ML63 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| ML350 | 4 | 56 | 0 |
| ML550 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls for ML350
22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire…
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
18V272000 · Apr 27, 2018
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG…
17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic,…
Complaints for ML350
56 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 3, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for ML350
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| ML350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| ML350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| ML550 4matic · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| ML63 AMG · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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