2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,371 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 632 | 113 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 149 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 40 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–25 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 42,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 482 | 20 |
| Power Train | 473 | 4 |
| Engine | 406 | 16 |
| Seats | 336 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 252 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 209 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 187 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 122 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 164 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 116 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 57 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 42 | 0 |
| Overheating | 30 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 0 |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.