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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

GMC Acadia vs Mercedes-Benz ML350

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

GMC Acadia

Total complaints
5,504
Avg per model year
276
Recall campaigns (all years)
38
Most complained year
2008 (854)
Top problems: Power Train, Electrical System, Air Bags

Mercedes-Benz ML350

Total complaints
948
Avg per model year
73
Recall campaigns (all years)
9
Most complained year
2006 (171)
Top problems: Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine

Complaints by model year

YearGMC AcadiaMercedes-Benz ML350
201524252
201446167
201313456
201229665
2011269110
2010343101
200933193
200885467
200742883
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.