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Mercedes-Benz G 550Model year report

2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,138miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 5.5L 8-cyl 4WD · 12 city / 15 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,138 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 80 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started drifting to the right. The contact attempted to turn left and the steering wheel failed to operate as designed. The vehicle then struck the curb. The service EPS warning light was illuminated. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with a stripped steering link. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,275.”

NHTSA complaint #11464374, filed 2022-05, 62,275 miles

Body and structure: “On February 8, 2023, I was driving the vehicle when the driver's side front door swung open while I was driving. The door would not close - the locking mechanism in the driver's front door completely failed and would not engage the door latch. My safety was put at extreme risk - the door flew open as I was taking a turn and I was forced to try to hold the door closed while driving the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11517904, filed 2023-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,275 and 66,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,138 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20222202320262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
G550 4WD5.5L 8-cyl7-speed automatic121513$6,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 80 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 80 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz G 550

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20217—7—18—Not enough data
201951,92512—14—Not enough data
2013564,1382—13—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz G 550 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 (G550, 5.5L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,138 miles and the middle half falls between 62,275 and 66,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.