2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the G550 at the same age

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the steering (2 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
2recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 problems

  • Steering~66,000 miles
    250%
  • Body & structure
    125%
  • Suspension
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz G550 complaints by model year

2009201320142015201620172019202020212022202314115272
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz G550. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best G550 years: 2015, 2017, 2023. Compare all years →

2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 recalls (2)

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Steering

NHTSA recall 17V-250 · Apr 11, 2017 · 10,832 vehicles

Mercedes-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 insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017.

2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.5L 8-cyl7-speed automatic4WD12 / 15 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 a good car?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 G550 rates few complaints: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the G550 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550?

The steering — 2 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (1) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550, the most recent from November 1, 2019 (communication). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz G550?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2017 and 2023. See the full Mercedes-Benz G550 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 66,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.