Mercedes-Benz GL recalls and problems
5 recalls and 12 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
12
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Mercedes-Benz GL by year
Most reported Mercedes-Benz GL problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz GL recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-496 | Oct 3, 2011 | 2011 | Fuel System, Diesel | Mercedes-benz USA (Mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through… |
| 10V-540 | Oct 29, 2010 | 2011 | Fuel System, Other | Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. |
| 08V-682 | Dec 19, 2008 | 2008 | Steering | Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. |
| 08V-242 | Jun 2, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Trailer Hitches | Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. |
| 08V-006 | Jan 9, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz GL?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL has the most reports (4). Check the 2010 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GL have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz GL model years 2006–2008, 2011.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GL problems?
Owners report steering, fuel system, gasoline, visibility problems most often.