2013 Cadillac SRX vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Cadillac SRX | 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 393 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,005 | 128 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 72,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac SRX | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 217 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 52 | 11 |
| Power Train | 31 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5 |
| Engine | 17 | 12 |
| Suspension | 16 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2013 Cadillac SRX
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.