2014 GMC Acadia vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 GMC Acadia | 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 462 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,571 | 115 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 42,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 246 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 90 | 20 |
| Engine | 45 | 16 |
| Power Train | 34 | 4 |
| Steering | 26 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 45 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
2014 GMC Acadia
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.