2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,138miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,138 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was a grinding sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that the steering wheel was not responding while turning to the left or the right. The contact pulled over and after a short stop resumed driving. The contact stated that the EPS malfunction warning light was illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stopped the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11463858, filed 2022-05, 66,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V250000Apr 11, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been…Covers: Mercedes-Benz G 550 2013–2016, G63 2013–2016
Related service bulletins
- 11021966Aug 14, 2025Complaint: Creaking or humming noise during adjustment of the electric steering column, see video. Cause: The noises occur due to insufficient greasing of the steering column…
- 11019747Jun 9, 2025Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function), noise (breakaway noise) when…
- 11012802Jan 8, 2025Complaint Play noticeable in the height adjustment of the steering column. See arrow direction in attached pictures. Cause Slipped thrust bearing ring on the height adjustment…
- 10167507Mar 6, 2014Vibrations at the steering wheel or steering system has excessive resistance
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550
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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.
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