2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
52
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
8
Injuries
161.5
Severity index
Severity index 161.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ranks 11 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 92% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 15 | 28.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 23.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 17.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 11.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 11.5% |
| SEATS | 5 | 9.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 9.6% |
| STEERING | 4 | 7.7% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 15 of 52 complaints (28.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.