AI Damage2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 25% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- 5 Lane departure 25% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Lane departure: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
MBUSA [ref] - 2013 MB AMG ML63 Engine Signed - my vehicle is not drivable due to random sudden engine stalling at highway speeds, electronic failures, gear-shifting lockouts, hazard alert/radar failures, and distronic system crashes.
An âEngine Overheat â Shut Off Engineâ warning appeared on the instrument cluster and steam began emitting from the engine compartment. Because the failure occurred while traveling at highway speed, the driver was forced to execute an emergency maneuver across traffic lanes in order to reach the shoulder safely.
Somewhere in South Carolina, a message appeared on my display that said the blind spot assistant was disabled. Soon thereafter, my turn signals quit functioning. At first chance, I pulled over and turned the car off hoping it was some kind of computer reset. That worked but only for an hour or so.
The brakes on my brand new 2013 mercedes benz ml 63 amg screetches/squeals when soft braking to a stop. I have been told by the mb dealer is westminster, co that this is normal and I need to brake hard in order to stop the noise. This awful noise did not happen when I first started driving it a few weeks ago.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the AMG ML63 has 3 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (25%), fuel system, fuel smell (25%), knocking, grinding or other noise (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.