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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, most often about the engine (24% of complaints, typically around 37,000 miles). It is 4th of 8 GL450 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 problems
Engine
9 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 (na) mercedes benz GL450. While driving at 40 MPH through a puddle, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road, where the vehicle eventually turned off. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. In addition, the vehicle failed…
Engine harness wires contamination in me, cause sensors damage and engine problems to start up right normal dealer want to charge me 14k for service and repair , every time I start the car it sounds like it take time to start and I get the check engine evertime I start the car
Electrical
8 complaints · 22%The contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz GL450. While driving at approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle shook and the side mirrors became dim. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the utility room compartment under the front passenger seat was…
The contact owns a 2012 (na) mercedes benz GL450. While driving at 40 MPH through a puddle, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road, where the vehicle eventually turned off. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. In addition, the vehicle failed…
Seats
5 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated that the second road seat head rests would not allow his child to be secured properly in a booster seat. The contact mentioned that the head rests would cause the child to be pushed toward the side. The contact was concerned that the seat belts would not…
Suspension
5 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear section would bounce up and down violently due to a faulty rear air suspension. In addition, an electrical burning odor was present inside the vehicle and the arm rest was extremely hot to the touch. The cause of…
Upon acceleration after a complete stop there are several seconds of hesitation to accelerate and loud clicking sounds that neighboring cars can hear. After doing online research, this issue is not limited to GL450. Other owners have expressed the same concern in other models: 2008 c300, 2009 c300, 2015 c300, 07…
Brakes
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: foundation components.
1- brakes; vibration and sever shaking while breaking , since 11/2012 at 2500 miles now at 14000 miles . Pads and rotors has been changed 3 times and problem is keep coming back / 2- vibration while driving : since 11/2012 vehicle vibrates at all driving speed 35-70 and varies of the roads. Has been to services 8…
The contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would shake profusely when applying the brakes. The contact took his vehicle the dealer on three occasions and each time the dealer recommended and repaired the rotors and brake pads be replaced; however, the…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 11%Upon acceleration after a complete stop there are several seconds of hesitation to accelerate and loud clicking sounds that neighboring cars can hear. After doing online research, this issue is not limited to GL450. Other owners have expressed the same concern in other models: 2008 c300, 2009 c300, 2015 c300, 07…
Transmission
3 complaints · 8%This car has lot of issues with water pump, radiator leak, lot of engine problems. Oil leak it's got less than 100,000 miles. Radiator hoses leak. Car stopped on mass pike going to albany, ny took it to benz of albany they said engine misfires needs engine replacement and it would cost $47,000 to replace. Very very…
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked; however, while opening the door to enter the vehicle, the message "transmission not in p, risk of vehicle rolling away" was displayed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and moved the gear shifter in and out of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 recalls
Infotainment and connectivity: communication
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Mbusa has initiated an over the air (OTA) remote update. Mbusa will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began december 23, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (ecall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2019/rmisc-19v787-4620.pdf
Suspension: front
Risk: The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began august 30, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018070015.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ml350 bluetec 4matic and ml550 4matic, 2012-2015 ml63 amg 4matic and ml350 4matic, 2013-2016 gl350 bluetec 4matic, gl550 4matic and gl63 amg 4matic, 2017 gls350d 4matic, gls450 4matic, gls550 4matic and gls63 amg 4matic, 2015 ml400 4matic, 2016 gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic, gle450 4matic coupe and gle63s amg 4matic coupe, 2015-2016 gl450 4matic and 2013-2014 gl450 4matic vehicles equipped with the active curve system (acs). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the acs reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
Seat belts
Risk: If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Mercedes-benz will notify owners and dealers will check, and tighten the bolts of the seat belt anchor fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall campaign began on may 24, 2013. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 gl350 bluetec, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured may 15, 2012 through october 4, 2012. The second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints); seats (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 1, 2019 (infotainment and connectivity). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Mercedes-Benz GL450?
- It is 4th of 8 GL450 model years by number of complaints, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.