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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 269 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 0 | 66 | |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 0 | 74 | |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 0 | 63 | |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 0 | 66 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model years with the most are the 2014 (74), 2012 (66) and 2015 (66). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2013 (63), 2012 (66) and 2015 (66), out of 4 model years from 2012 to 2015. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class years have the most stalling complaints?
39 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (14), 2014 (11) and 2015 (9) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class years have the most check engine light complaints?
19 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2014 (7), 2012 (6) and 2013 (3) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class years have the most oil consumption complaints?
12 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model years describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. The most were filed for the 2014 (6), 2012 (3) and 2013 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 15.3% for cars first registered in 2015 to 32.2% for 2010, across 6 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, suspension, tyres. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.