2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class problems and recalls

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has no recalls on file. Owners have filed 52 complaints, most often on the Engine.

52
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
8
Injuries
95.4
Severity index

Severity index 95.4 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 95.4p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 21 of 145 by severity index among 2013 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 86% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2013 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 15 complaints (28.8%)15 29%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 12 complaints (23.1%)12 23%Power TrainPower Train: 9 complaints (17.3%)9 17%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 6 complaints (11.5%)6 12%SuspensionSuspension: 6 complaints (11.5%)6 12%SeatsSeats: 5 complaints (9.6%)5 10%Service BrakesService Brakes: 5 complaints (9.6%)5 10%SteeringSteering: 4 complaints (7.7%)4 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE1528.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1223.1%
POWER TRAIN917.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER611.5%
SUSPENSION611.5%
SEATS59.6%
SERVICE BRAKES59.6%
STEERING47.7%

Complaints filed per year

0482013: 72014: 42015: 32016: 52017: 12018: 42019: 82020: 42021: 22022: 42023: 42024: 42026: 2 (partial year)131415161718198202122232426
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20137
20144
20153
20165
20171
20184
20198
20204
20212
20224
20234
20244
2026 (year to date)2
Filings in 2022 to 2024 were close to 2019 to 2021 (12 against 14).

Other Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 5 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.