2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT SUPPORTING STATEMENT Vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 I am submitting this complaint regarding a continuing safety concern involving water intrusion and electronic system damage in my 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350. My vehicle was subject to a Mercedes-Benz recall…”
filed Jun 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 - 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle lane. The driver was able to push the vehicle safely to the roadside. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer…”
filed Jan 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other ML350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 11 | 21% |
| 2014 ML350 | 16 | 24% |
| 2012 ML350 | 21 | 32% |
| 2011 ML350 | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 ML350 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 ML350 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 ML350 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 ML350 | 36 | 21% |
| 2005 ML350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 ML350 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 ML350 | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.