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2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While at highway speeds vehicle braked unexpectedly due to what seems to be a malfunction in the front collision warning radar. This resulted in a multiple near miss collisions coming from the rear, for many vehicles on i5 near woodburn or during high traffic times. The vehicle suddenly braked causing me to swerve off the road. Other vehicles includes two immediately following, there was a vehicle 6-8 car lengths ahead traveling at the same rate of speed with no braking, both sides were clear of traffic, no damage done seeking dealer assistance to decipher exact cause. …”

NHTSA complaint #10980883, filed 2017-04, 50,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201411%
201312%
201212%
201111%
200811%
200642%

Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350

Engine
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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