2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350

● Typical for this model
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:04.841Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
68
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 101 complaints 2010 2011: 111 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 57 complaints 2013 2014: 68 complaints 2014 68 2015: 52 complaints 2015
2010: 101 complaints 2010 2011: 111 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 57 complaints 2013 2014: 68 complaints 2014 68 2015: 52 complaints 2015
2010: 101 complaints 2010 2011: 111 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 57 complaints 2013 2014: 68 complaints 2014 68 2015: 52 complaints 2015

2014: 68 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
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201265
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Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

29% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Engine

24% · 16 reports
Show complaint excerpts

I bought my vehicle into Mercedes Benz for a recall related to water collection in spare tire well which can cause a fuel pump control malfunction, NHTSA recall # 22V955.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-09

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 7 reports

Lane departure

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.

Fuel system, diesel

7% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-04-21Air bags, electrical system17V177000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

  2. R
    2018-08-30Suspension18V272000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018.

  3. R
    2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

  4. R
    2023-02-15Fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline22V955000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023.

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V177000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 18V272000 · Suspension
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication
  • Recall 22V955000 · Fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.