2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 800 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 289 | 128 |
| Investigations | 6 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 72,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 374 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 141 | 4 |
| Engine | 105 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 103 | 7 |
| Power Train | 54 | 6 |
| Seats | 56 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 3 |
| Steering | 26 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 137 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 47 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.