2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
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.
“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 GL450, 03 GL450.”
NHTSA complaint #11235020, filed 2019-07, 88,000 miles“While driving on the freeway, we picked up a big screw in our tire which immediately deflated. To continue our journey, we wanted to replace the tire with the spare wheel. To do that, we used the floor jack that came with the car and this would have been it's first use. While attempting to lift the vehicle, the threaded bushing of this scissor type floor jack completely stripped (see picture). Not only is this super dangerous to have such a floor jack included, but if could have left us stranded for a very long time in case we would have been more remotely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607649, filed 2024-08“As you stated above the air conditioning is not a reason a driver would loose control unless you have a mercades that is leaking gas and my kids and passangers are sick and passing out and so am I. This has been going on almost 3 years. Goes to dealership and then sits because they never fix it. Finally a law suit with people having same problem entered the class action suit nothing. Took the car back and they say now the toxic gas leaking out of faulty A/C units that mercedes was sued and consumers won but now won't fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11427395, filed 2021-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 38% |
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 3 | 14% |
| 2013 | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450
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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