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Mercedes-Benz GL550Model year report

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,686miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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
15 mpgcombined, 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and engine (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,686 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 83 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins 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

Electrical system: “We purchased the 2013 gl 550 five months ago. When we were driving home the vehicle shifted itself into park while in was in drive. The vehicle abruptly stopped and violently jerked the car and our family was inside in traffic approaching a four way stop light. When we attempted to put the car back into drive and pull off the car automatically shifted itself into park again while we were driving. This happened in the middle of traffic while making a left turn with oncoming traffic at a light. Police were called. Car was towed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11365435, filed 2020-10, 90,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2013 mercedes rough running at idle, various faults stored for injector quantity compensation for cylinder balancing. Fault code p1cwf-85. The check engine light eventually came on. Upon further inspection and diagnosis found that both engine bank 1 and 2 camshaft position sensors were full of oil due to failed internal packing of sensor. Inspected injector connectors and had oil, o2 sensors connector had oil, power train control unit full of oil. …”

NHTSA complaint #11320867, filed 2020-04, 91,500 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to sputter, hesitate, and, on several occasions, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Mercedes-Benz of orland park, 8430 w. 159th st, orland park, illinois) where it was diagnosed that the engine cylinder head was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the failure was not due to a faulty cylinder head; however, the spark plugs and spark plug wires needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11071696, filed 2018-02, 50,000 miles

Steering: “I was driving on the highway at 80 MPH.then all of a sudden on the speedometer a message started to be displayed blind spot inactive ,then pre-safe functions limited active lane keep assist unavailable .all of a sudden the cruz control failed. Them the turn signals failed . Then I stopped the car waited for 10 mins restarted the car the same error came after driving 300 miles . The failure of turn signals nearly caused me to have accidents since the person behind me doesnt know when I am changing the lane. I had small children in my car and my wife . …”

NHTSA complaint #11131960, filed 2018-09, 62,686 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 90,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–250%25–5040%50–7540%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 62,686 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201320182202022024
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 GL550 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
GL550 4matic 4WD4.7L 8-cyl7-speed automatic131815$5,500

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 GL550 → · 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. 83 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 83 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GL550

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201582,2003—15—Not enough data
20141033,5003—15—Not enough data
2013662,6863—15—Not enough data
2012861,0003—14—Not enough data
20111569,0003—14—Rising
2009694,6003—14—Not enough data
20081295,5002—14—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GL550 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 GL550 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 (GL550 4matic, 4.7L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,686 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 90,000 miles; 20% 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.