2014 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2014 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 | 2014 Chevrolet Traverse | 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 547 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,548 | 113 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,770 mi | 42,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 258 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 126 | 20 |
| Engine | 117 | 16 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 117 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 48 | 3 |
| Power Train | 36 | 4 |
| Steering | 27 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 69 | 0 |
| Stalling | 56 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 55 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse
2014 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.