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vehicle
2013 / mercedes-benz / ml-class
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-09)
complaints
62 on file (2013-01-13 → 2026-06-01)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
4 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
11685348 Brake Booster failure, this vehicle is exhibiting the EXACT same symptoms as described in Recall Campaign: Campaign No
11619805 The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH as the contact depressed the brake pedal, he felt that the brake pedal was soft and he had to depress the pedal with more force to stop. No warning light was illuminated
11506040 The brake booster failed while driving and I almost got in an accident. The brakes did not fully work and started pulsating almost like if the antilock system engaged. The brake booster was leaking air around the piston that attaches to the brake pedal
Blind spot monitor and turn signal electrical failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE7 complaints2018-08 → 2024-07mb-ml-class-2013-blind-spot-turn-signal-failure
11547283 I was driving from Florida to my home in Washington, DC on September 4th, 2023 on I-95. Somewhere in South Carolina, a message appeared on my display that said the blind spot assistant was disabled. Soon thereafter, my turn signals quit functioning
11508024 Blind spot inoperative message appeared while driving. Upon doing diagnosis with OBDII tester a fault was found with the left rear radar unit
11541795 Turn signals stop working after driving a mile or so. If possible, I turn the car off and on. Turn signals work but fail again within a few miles. Hazard light work even when the turn signals fail. I’ve read this is a common issue searching the internet
11616163 The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while adding washer fluid to the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was oil leaking from the upper timing chain covers down onto the alternator
11463905 2013 Mercedes Benz ML350 (W166) engine (m276) began misfiring. Palm Springs Mercedes Benz diagnosed faulty camshaft positioning sensor leaking engine oil into engine electrical harness which wicked through harness to ECU
10991521 IN MAY 2017, WHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ACCELERATION WAS EXTREMELY REDUCED IN A VERY DANGEROUS WAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER
Power steering and steering column failureSTEERING4 complaints2019-03 → 2024-03mb-ml-class-2013-steering-system-failure
11580290 Power Steering Motor snapped from the casing while driving. Seems like a defective casting
11195902 I WAS DRIVING MY MERCEDES IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND HAD ONLY MINUTES GOTTEN OFF OF AN EXTREMELY BUSY 400. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF EXITING MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. I WAS 80 MILES FROM HOME AND HAD A CAR FULL OF YOUNG WOMEN
11191431 STEERING COLUMN MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. 400,000-500,000 RECALL ALREADY IN UK, 2017 RECALLED-IT AFFECTS 2013 MODELS ALSO JUST LIKE THE UK RECALL. CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK OR REVERSE
Windshield wiper arm detachment during rainVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2014-01 → 2018-07mb-ml-class-2013-wiper-arm-failure-rain
11105013 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MAIN WIPER ARM DETACHED FROM THE MECHANISM AND WENT UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER. IT IS NO LONGER CONTROLLED BY THE WIPER MOTOR
10567307 ON 1/11/14 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:45 P.M. AMIDST A VERY HEAVY DOWNPOUR WITH THE WIPERS IN USE, I WAS TRAVELING EASTWARD ON I-95 AT ABOUT 60 MPH APPROACHING NEW HAVEN, WITH MY WIFE AND SON AS PASSENGERS, WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY SAW THAT MY WIPERS HAD INTERLOCKED AND
10560197 ON 1/11/14 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:45 P.M. AMIDST A VERY HEAVY DOWNPOUR WITH THE WIPERS IN USE, I WAS TRAVELING EASTWARD ON I-95 AT ABOUT 60 MPH APPROACHING NEW HAVEN, WITH MY WIFE AND SON AS PASSENGERS, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY SAW THAT MY WIPERS HAD INTERLOCKED AND STOPP
Fuel pump and fuel system failure linked to water intrusionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 complaints2024-12 → 2026-06mb-ml-class-2013-fuel-pump-water-intrusion
11711198 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
11699776 I was driving my car on [XXX] and it was raining a lot . After around 30 miles I got to my destination parking area and my car died 20 feet away from the parking zone .I tried to reignite it but it wouldn’t start
11632362 On [XXX], while driving on the highway about 30 miles from Columbus, Ohio my 2013 Mercedez Benz ML350 suddenly stalled and lost power. There was no prior warning. Luckily, we were in the outer lane with no car close behind us so my husband slowly guided the car to the side road
Engine compartment fire and smokeUNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2018-08 → 2025-09mb-ml-class-2013-engine-compartment-fire
11686235 The engine locked up after blowing the top part of the engine off, fire shot out of the engine and quickly went out like a flam thrower. I was driving on the expressway when the accelerator would not work without any warning I didn’t have any issues with this truck
11546949 I STOPPED TO GET GAS AT A CLUB STORE & LEFT ON A FULL TANK
11120425 AFTER PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND DRIVE LESS THAN 1000 FT THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE TURNED IN FLAMES AND FIRE AND THEN BURNT TO THE GROUND. MBZ DID AN INSPECTION AND INFORMED ME THERE WAS NO FAULT WITH THE VEHICLE
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/mercedes-benz/ml-class
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/mercedes-benz/ml-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
