2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 109 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 52 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
28% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.
24% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20231009
10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 5 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD APPROACHING A STOP SIGN ABOUT 20 YARDS AWAY. THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I WAS GOING TOO FAST TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN AND THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20191219
I WAS IN A COLLISION IN WHICH I REAR ENDED ANOTHER SUV. THE SPEED CONTROL DID NOT ENABLE AND I HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE HARD ENOUGH TO CAUSE $20,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170208
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 17V177000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V272000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 22V955000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V177000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V272000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V955000 (fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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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 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.