How common are engine problems in the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2013 ML350, which is 30% of the 56 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 ML350 engine oil cooler leak?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the engine problems reported by owners.

At what mileage do 2013 ML350 engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 ML350 is 75,500 miles.

Did any 2013 ML350 engine complaints involve fire or injury?

Yes, NHTSA data for this model year shows one fire and one injury among the reported complaints.

2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 30% of all 56 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 75,500 miles. No related engine recalls are on file.

Engine complaints: 17; 30% of 56
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 75,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report oil cooler seals and gaskets leaking oil directly onto the engine, sometimes recurring after repair.
Some describe hesitation or lurching on acceleration from a stop, with dealers suggesting a software update as a fix.
One owner reported the engine locking up and a brief flame from the engine bay after the top of the engine failed.
Owners describe a leaking transfer converter that requires periodic fluid top-offs and produces loud noise underneath the vehicle.
One complaint describes an oil cap leak that let oil enter the air hose near the engine, triggering the check engine light.

When 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 16, 2013, latest Jun 1, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2017 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by ML350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (5%)
201110 (9%)
201224 (37%)
201317 (30%)
201420 (29%)
201513 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350?: NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2013 ML350, which is 30% of the 56 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 ML350 engine oil cooler leak?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the engine problems reported by owners.
At what mileage do 2013 ML350 engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 ML350 is 75,500 miles.
Did any 2013 ML350 engine complaints involve fire or injury?: Yes, NHTSA data for this model year shows one fire and one injury among the reported complaints.