2012+ ML63 common issues & reliability?
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From: Twin Cities
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Dealer said it was a bearing that was loose, replaced it, but same rattle still present. I resort to sitting on the seat every time the rattle sounds, because it'll stop it until a big road bump jars it loose again and then I repeat the process all over.
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CLK 55 AMG 2005 and CLK 63 AMG cab.2007 - 2009 EVO - 2013 ML63 AMG - 2018 G63 AMG
Had my ML63 2013 for 4 years now.
Never had a problem with it.
The only thing i had was the oil suspension problem that made the container over flow from bubble oil.
That happen the same week the MB send a recall about this.
Soo it was covered by warantie. (To correct the problem they only change the oil cap) easy fix
pretty rock solid build from my experience.
Never had a problem with it.
The only thing i had was the oil suspension problem that made the container over flow from bubble oil.
That happen the same week the MB send a recall about this.
Soo it was covered by warantie. (To correct the problem they only change the oil cap) easy fix
pretty rock solid build from my experience.
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From: Shamong Nj
'06 E55
Had my ML63 2013 for 4 years now.
Never had a problem with it.
The only thing i had was the oil suspension problem that made the container over flow from bubble oil.
That happen the same week the MB send a recall about this.
Soo it was covered by warantie. (To correct the problem they only change the oil cap) easy fix
pretty rock solid build from my experience.
Never had a problem with it.
The only thing i had was the oil suspension problem that made the container over flow from bubble oil.
That happen the same week the MB send a recall about this.
Soo it was covered by warantie. (To correct the problem they only change the oil cap) easy fix
pretty rock solid build from my experience.
The real fix is to put a new clamp on the hose at the bottom of the reservoir. It sucks air in causing the aeration of the fluid and then causing the fluid to leak out of the cap. After driving the car next time, pull the cap and I bet it is all foamy. I fixed mine before the recall came out.
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To update this seat rattle issue, I took out the entire seat and found out that the rattle was from the two little seat ventilation fans. The fan housing was loose, causing it to rattle. I stuck some pillow case fabric in between the fan housing and the seat foam and the rattle has stopped permanently.
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2013 ML63 AMG
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how has it been owning your AMG? I am looking at a 2013 ML63 with 40k mikes on it. Wondering if I’ll have to spend 4-5k per year in misc things breaking since there’s no warranty?? I get the pay to play thing but...
That exhaust noise is intoxicating.
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Well the 2012 went to 52k miles or so and the radiator started to leak, $2,700 and out of warranty, we decided to trade it in for something with a warranty. 2016 GLE63s Coupe with 10k miles, thing was mint 
... after 4-5 month's decided i just didn't like the coupe lack of space and the lift over to get anything in it.... It was traded back on Oct 31 for a new gle63s, black on black on black... i call it Darth Vader ... has a little over 4k miles... and zero issues. Runs like a top, super solid....
You'll find in general these are one of the more reliable of the AMG's from what I have seen in the forums...
But the dealers will charge AMG prices on normal maintenance stuff like brake/rotors...
Case in point.... you can find MB OEM Factory stock pads/rotors at all 4 corners for under $1k..... this is a 2-3hr job at most.... Dealer wanted $3k..... I don't remember the tech getting a thousand dollars an hour ? so pay attention to repair prices
On the other hand their price on tires was reasonable... install/balance etc.... while i ate cookies and drank decent coffee...
... after 4-5 month's decided i just didn't like the coupe lack of space and the lift over to get anything in it.... It was traded back on Oct 31 for a new gle63s, black on black on black... i call it Darth Vader ... has a little over 4k miles... and zero issues. Runs like a top, super solid....You'll find in general these are one of the more reliable of the AMG's from what I have seen in the forums...
But the dealers will charge AMG prices on normal maintenance stuff like brake/rotors...
Case in point.... you can find MB OEM Factory stock pads/rotors at all 4 corners for under $1k..... this is a 2-3hr job at most.... Dealer wanted $3k..... I don't remember the tech getting a thousand dollars an hour ? so pay attention to repair prices
On the other hand their price on tires was reasonable... install/balance etc.... while i ate cookies and drank decent coffee...
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2013 ML63 AMG
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Well the 2012 went to 52k miles or so and the radiator started to leak, $2,700 and out of warranty, we decided to trade it in for something with a warranty. 2016 GLE63s Coupe with 10k miles, thing was mint ... after 4-5 month's decided i just didn't like the coupe lack of space and the lift over to get anything in it.... It was traded back on Oct 31 for a new gle63s, black on black on black... i call it Darth Vader ... has a little over 4k miles... and zero issues. Runs like a top, super solid....
You'll find in general these are one of the more reliable of the AMG's from what I have seen in the forums...
But the dealers will charge AMG prices on normal maintenance stuff like brake/rotors...
Case in point.... you can find MB OEM Factory stock pads/rotors at all 4 corners for under $1k..... this is a 2-3hr job at most.... Dealer wanted $3k..... I don't remember the tech getting a thousand dollars an hour ? so pay attention to repair prices
On the other hand their price on tires was reasonable... install/balance etc.... while i ate cookies and drank decent coffee...
... after 4-5 month's decided i just didn't like the coupe lack of space and the lift over to get anything in it.... It was traded back on Oct 31 for a new gle63s, black on black on black... i call it Darth Vader ... has a little over 4k miles... and zero issues. Runs like a top, super solid....You'll find in general these are one of the more reliable of the AMG's from what I have seen in the forums...
But the dealers will charge AMG prices on normal maintenance stuff like brake/rotors...
Case in point.... you can find MB OEM Factory stock pads/rotors at all 4 corners for under $1k..... this is a 2-3hr job at most.... Dealer wanted $3k..... I don't remember the tech getting a thousand dollars an hour ? so pay attention to repair prices
On the other hand their price on tires was reasonable... install/balance etc.... while i ate cookies and drank decent coffee...
So, likely ok but find an independent mechanic that will charge less than the dealer?
I’d love a new one, but this will be my car fleet vehicle (stipend is only $650/mo) and I’ll put 1500 miles a month or so on it likely. So I’m trying to find a balance of a fun car that they’re paying for (mostly)..without it costing me an extra $7k/year in hidden surprises. But I know there’s just no telling with a used purchase.
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Ok Tires.... if you go pirelli with sub 200 tread wear you will eat them right quick, less than 10k is certain, ive seen them go in 6k........ i tend to go continental with a 500 or so treadwear.. little less sticky but in not tracking this either..
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2013 ML63 AMG
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So the one that is for sale right now has a lot of interest. I would love to get it checked at a MB dealer (it’s at another car manufacturer lot), but trying to get there to then get permission to take it to MB etc May keep me from getting the car. Is there a deal where if I get it looked at within 24 hours and there are major issues I can return it to the dealer?
