Mercedes-Benz ML-Class years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model year on file (2012-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2015
Worst year on file
121.1
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 121.1 High | 66 | Engine |
| 2 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 81.3 High | 66 | Engine |
| 3 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 71.8 Medium | 74 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 68.5 Medium | 62 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 66 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 81.3 High | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 62 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 68.5 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 74 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 71.8 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 66 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 121.1 High | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.