2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.
“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 stopped functioning, leaving me with almost zero visibility. I slowed down, put on flashers, and was able safely to reach the next exit and come to a stop on a local street. The passenger side wiper mechanism had come apart. I disengaged the blade so that the driver side wiper was able to function. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560197, filed 2014-01, 26,000 miles“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 stopped functioning, leaving me with almost no visibility. I slowed down, put on flashers, and was able safely to reach the next exit and come to a stop on a local street. The passenger side wiper mechanism had come apart. I disengaged the blade so that the driver side wiper was able to function. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567307, filed 2014-03, 25,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11105013, filed 2018-07, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10186145Dec 8, 2020Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles
- 11031594Oct 29, 2020This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be…
- 10165851Jul 8, 2014Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.
- 10165850Jul 8, 2014Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.
- 10167521Mar 4, 2014Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.
- 10167577Jul 23, 2013Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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