2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 64 repairs.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (2%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Engine not specified

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

13000 mi
Strange noise at startup tailgate won't open 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 550hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
Jun 2014

8060 mi
Sunroof rattle. Dealer removed headliner and tightened two screws. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2015 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016

56000 mi
Engine idling low and running roughly after stopping from highway speed. 
Sep 2016

61000 mi
Problem with low, rough idle was intermittent and could never be duplicated by the dealer. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

80000 mi

US $500
Fluid change. 
Feb 2022

147000 mi

US $3000
New water pump hoses thermostat belts pulleys valves  and cam shaft gaskets 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Victoria, Australia
Dec 2012 - Apr 2017
Jun 2013

7440 mi
Headlight high beam operation faulty 
Aug 2013

9540 mi
Headlamp not dipping correctly or going to high beam. 
Feb 2015

25420 mi
Oil seal leak 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Western Australia, Australia
Nov 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

18600 mi
Squeaks and rattle in the driver's seat. 
Jun 2016

21700 mi
Car went into limp mode and car had to be towed in for inspection. No fault found after several days of testing. 
Jan 2022

62000 mi

A $2500
EGR Valve replaced 
May 2022

65100 mi

A $1800
Nox Sensors faulty and replaced under goodwill arrangement. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
Dec 2016

39680 mi
Left front wheel bearing replacement 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

40000 mi
Replaced NOx sensors. Replaced soot sensor. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2015
Feb 2013

300 mi
Repaired chafed wiring related to the parking brake switch. 
Oct 2014

21700 mi
Air bladder in driver's seat bottom inoperative. Seat bottom replaced. 
May 2015

29000 mi
Clunking noise in front end, right front strut replaced. 
Jul 2015

31800 mi
Steering wheel height adjustment not working. They said it's temporarily fixed, but will re-occur. New part on order. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New York, United States
Dec 2015 - May 2017
Apr 2016

43000 mi
LED running board out  Engine Light Wiper fluid level sensor Trunk latch 
Aug 2016

47000 mi
Sunroof wind deflector became loose. Burnt right side brake light 
Sep 2016

48000 mi
Engine Light, bad NOx sensors, both front and back. Replace by dealer 
Jan 2017

42500 mi
Air inlet to turbo gasket causing oil leak Moonroof did not close properly. Need cleaning and grease. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Washington, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Feb 2013 Would not recognize the key fob 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013

23320 mi
keyless go malfunction quickly got worse not starting once not shut off replace ingnition switch value $1200 length of repair caused sunroof to need resetting on second visit 
Mar 2014

39680 mi
Engine light on for preheater in DEF system. Corrected replaced, then needed pressure hose. 
Jul 2015

71880 mi
Oil cooler system leak Soot sensor defective serpentine belt broke and pully's worn. Long wait for parts 
Dec 2015

85560 mi

C $250
Rear Wheel bearing 
Jul 2016

97340 mi

C $2500
Replace both rear radar sensors for blind spot system 
Jan 2017

103540 mi

C $2500
2- Oxygen sensors 
Sep 2017

120280 mi
Leaking oil again 
Jun 2018

140120 mi

C $1202
Replace MAF sensor 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New York, United States
Apr 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

94000 mi

US $972
EGR replaced 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States
Sep 2015 - Aug 2018
Aug 2018

98000 mi
Bad valve associated with Diesel engine 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2016
Oct 2014

19500 mi
The AC had a "musty" smell when first turned on. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
Feb 2017

39000 mi
The urea tank heater had to be replaced at 62,000 km of which MB paid for half (total bill $1500). Urea tank heaters are not considered part of the fuel system and are often exempted from 3rd party warranty programs....just FYI. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2013 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016

28800 mi
Check engine code indicated problem with torque converter. Torque converter was replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2020

39400 mi

US $1300
Bad balking or hesitation at every shift point. Replaced oil cooler seal and resulting Mass Air Flow assembly 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Georgia, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016

18000 mi
replaced computer. Door locks would not work . start button would not work, several electrical items would not work. First dealer could not diagnose. 2nd dealer diagnose and repair in one day 
Feb 2017

22000 mi

US $1400
Upper front strut mounts worn out, major rattling noise. Dealer diagnosis and refused to repair under warranty at only 22,000 miles. Called MBUSA and no help there. MB sucks and we had repair done at local shop for less than 50% of dealer. Out of warranty by three months. Mercedes after much insisting offered to pay 40%. 
Mar 2017

22000 mi
Sensor on emission control. 
Apr 2017

22000 mi
Never repaired a rattling in the steering column that had a TSB on it. This MB was totally unreliable and we were afraid to drive it to our Florida winter home as something always went wrong from sensors and it seemed like we always got at least one I warning light each trip.  
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

45800 mi
Car would not start, when it eventually did start the engine died immediately. Sent to Mercedes of San Diego, computer software updated. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States
Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
Nov 2013

14000 mi
Fixed air conditioner 
Dec 2014

22000 mi
Passengers seat torn. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Kentucky, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2017
Sep 2013

1000 mi
Keyless-GO exterior door handle non-responsive, passenger side 
Jul 2014

9500 mi
Windshield washer reservoir sensor did not report empty reservoir. Loose connection fixed. 
Jun 2017

40000 mi
Timing chain noise at startup. Known service bulletin 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

46000 mi
Nav system hard drive failed...replaced under warranty. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
May 2013

6000 mi
Rattle/clicking sound in front seat. Seat frame was defective and needed to be replaced. Warranty item. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Virginia, United States
Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
Jan 2014

6300 mi
Updated NAV unit Firmware 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Hampshire, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2017

65000 mi

US $500
Broken Windshield Wiper arm assembly.Arm synchronizing hardware failed , resulting in broken windshield, as well as the repair of the arm assembly 
Sep 2017

72000 mi

US $600
Cam shaft sensors 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015

33400 mi
Leaky front differential 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Repair Histories

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