Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 66 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 112.1 High | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 62 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 80.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 73 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 87.7 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 66 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 212.1 High | ENGINE |
Across 4 model years, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class carries the highest severity index (212.1, driven by engine), while the 2013 is the cleanest at 80.6.
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.