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2013 Mercedes-Benz gl-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz gl-class has 0 recalls, 51 complaints.

0

Recalls

51

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz gl-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
SUSPENSION
4
SEATS
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3
STEERING
2
AIR BAGS
2

Problems by Component

Powertrain8Engine7Electrical7Suspension6Other4Steering4Seats4Airbags3Brakes3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 15, 2025ENGINEI was driving along in my 2013 MB GL450 with the M278 engine when the engine stopped. I had it towe...
Aug 2, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving on the freeway, we picked up a big screw in our tire which immediately deflated. To co...
Jul 15, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving on the highway approximately 70 mph the car stalled. I slowly came to a stop, unable t...
Mar 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONI am reaching out to bring to your attention a significant manufacturing flaw in the Mercedes GL450 ...
Mar 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked; however...
Oct 2, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSUROUND CAMERAS ARE NOT ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT AND BACKUP LIGHTS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE.
Jun 15, 2023ENGINEExhaust valve not working properly and the result of an engine misfire. Mercedez sent us a warranty ...
Jun 1, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering w...
Nov 1, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed...
Sep 21, 2022ENGINEThe engine failed under 100k miles after being properly maintained according to the manufactures gui...
Jul 14, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450; it started with the activation of the vehicle's check - engine light. T...
Apr 29, 2022SEAT BELTSDriver side, 2nd row seat belt will not retract. Needed for our children. I will contact a local ...
Mar 3, 2022SUSPENSIONUnknown:The road adaptive tire pressure sensors are off and the air suspension is malfunctions.At th...
May 25, 2021SUSPENSION,WHEELSDriver's side tire continues to leak air - note low tire pressure even with new tire replacement. A...
Oct 6, 2020STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWE PURCHASED THE 2013 GL 550 FIVE MONTHS AGO. WHEN WE WERE DRIVING HOME THE VEHICLE SHIFTED ITSELF I...
Jul 17, 2020SUSPENSIONWHEN ACTIVATION OF THE SUSPENSION LIFT SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR IS COOLING THEN A MALFUNCTION MESSAGE APPE...
Apr 11, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2013 MERCEDES ROUGH RUNNING AT IDLE, VARIOUS FAULTS STORED FOR INJECTOR QUANTITY COMPENSATION FOR CY...
Jan 15, 2020AIR BAGSA DEFECTIVE REAR MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG ALERT / SIGN COMES ON ONCE I TURN THE ENGINE ON. IT ST...
Jul 12, 2019SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)UPON ACCELERATION AFTER A COMPLETE STOP THERE ARE SEVERAL SECONDS OF HESITATION TO ACCELERATE AND LO...
Jul 4, 2019POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,ENGINETHIS CAR HAS LOT OF ISSUES WITH WATER PUMP, RADIATOR LEAK, LOT OF ENGINE PROBLEMS. OIL LEAK IT'S GO...