There are 2 stored owner reports matching the body & structure leading-label group for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class in our NHTSA-sourced dataset. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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Open the full vehicle complaint log (all categories)On February 8, 2023, I was driving the vehicle when the driver's side front door swung open while I was driving. The door would not close - the locking mechanism in the driver's front door completely failed and would not engage the door latch. My safety was put at extreme risk - the door flew open as I was taking a turn and I was forced to try to hold the door closed while driving the car. The local Mercedes Benz dealer confirmed the problem noting that the door locking mechanism was "defective"; however, Mercedes Benz did not assume responsibility for the failed door mechanism claiming that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. I did receive a very slight discount but was forced to pay for mostly all of the repair costs. There was no warning of the problem in advance - the door simply flew open while taking a turn as I was driving the vehicle and the only thing that stopped me from falling out of the vehicle was the seat belt. Mercedes Benz should institute a recall of this vehicle model - this was a very dangerous situation and I could have been hurt or killed had I not reacted quickly. I did report this to Mercedes Benz North America.
WHILE DRIVING ON NEW YORK CITY'S WEST SIDE HIGHWAY MY HOOD STARTED TO VIBRATE AND SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN COMPLETELY OBSCURING MY VISION. FORTUNATELY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER WITHOUT INJURY. I SUBSEQUENTLY BROUGHT THE CAR IN EVERY TIME THE HOOD WOULD START TO RATTLE. AFTER A DOZEN ATTEMPTS I GAVE UP AND RECENTLY SOLD THE CAR. I HAVE THE REPAIR ORDERS THAT SHOW THE DOZENS OF TIMES THIS CAR WAS IN REPAIR OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS..
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Vehicle import recorded: Aug 31, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.