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2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-955 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

67%repaired · 2025 Q4

Fuel pump: control/drive module

Recall 22V-955 · Dec 23, 2022 · 348,183 vehicles · 233,290 repaired

Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2019 Q4

Suspension: front

Recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles · 9,138 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other ML550 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ML550 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What ML550 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ ML550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 53 MPH, THERE WAS A NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HEARD THE NOISE BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
Complaint 10503390 · Mar 18, 2013

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