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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Powertrain
8
Engine
7
Electrical
7
Suspension
6
Other
4
Steering
4
Seats
4
Airbags
3
Brakes
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
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...
Apr 11, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2013 MERCEDES ROUGH RUNNING AT IDLE, VARIOUS FAULTS STORED FOR INJECTOR QUANTITY COMPENSATION FOR CY...
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...
May 2, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMAKES A RATTLING NOISE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER STARTING AND SPUTTERING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. MY...
Jun 28, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOIL LEAK PERSISTENT FROM OIL COOLER IN DIESEL BLUETEC ENGINE SPRAYING OIL OUTSIDE GASKET ONTO FUEL L...
Feb 15, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOIL LEAK PERSISTENT FROM OIL COOLER IN DIESEL BLUETEC ENGINE SPRAYING OIL OUTSIDE GASKET ONTO FUEL L...

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