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2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 12 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 24, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 16 to 20 mpg combined. The best Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 59 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 27K to 96K miles on the car (35 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mercedes-Benz told dealers about
Mercedes-Benz sent dealers 139 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, the front axle has creaking or cracking noises in area of…
- Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the…
- Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 24; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (33%), speed control (25%) and wipers & visibility (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE get?
16 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 27,000 and 96,000 miles. The middle report was at 67,000 miles, from 35 complaints.
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 33% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works