2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Urgent: recall 24V-298, recall 22V-315 carry a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
2
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 recalls

Recall 24V-298: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported Apr 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

Recall 22V-315: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.

2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Visibility1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Electrical System1
Seats1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
  • Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 57,453 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 184,000 miles · reported Apr 28, 2019
I was driving on i10 west near mobile, al at night. I heard a loud pop near the rear of the vehicle and feel it lift into the air and start bouncing uncontrollably. The seatbelt engaged and I was worried for my 10 month old in the backseat. I had to come to a complete stop to regain control. A passerby stopped and said it looked like the car lifted 2 feet in the air. After restarting the car multiple times the air suspension has not recallibrated. My back and neck are sore. I called my fiance to meet myself and the baby so we could get home. I was not going to risk shaken baby syndrome. After…
Seats · at 104,000 miles · reported Feb 10, 2014
The seat warmer was turned on and the seat caught fire. Smoke filled the cabin of the car. The result was a hole in the seat of the car.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 29,100 miles · reported Oct 29, 2009
My gl 320 ? 2007 lost all electrical power and the engine stalled while being driven. The power comes back on in 10 to 20 seconds and the car can be restarted. This happened 3 times during the first 10 days of oct 2009 when the mileage was just under 30,000. Note the power steering and brake assist go out completely as do the headlights. On one accession at night on a curve I went off the road before being able to stop. On all occasions this happened 15 to 20 seconds after applying the brakes to deactivate the speed control and after coasting to less than appx. 40mph. The dealer could find no…
Suspension · at 57,453 miles · reported Jun 19, 2009
Dramatic explosive failure of the right adaptive suspension strut airbag while vehicle was standing in the driveway with the engine on. The vehicle was towed to a dealership service department where the strut was replaced and the failed part was returned to mbusa for inspection. I have high quality digital photos of the incident while the vehicle was still in the driveway, if NHTSA would like them, but unfortunately not of the removed, damaged strut.
Visibility · at 14 miles · reported Mar 2, 2008
On the 2007-2008 mercedes gl the driver and passenger side AC vent closest to the side windows allows air to be directed the vent on the door (Which should be used for defrost only); this then fogs up the side windows, making it impossible to see the side mirrors whenever the AC is on. This is certainly a huge safety problem in hot humid areas like houston. I have had to duct tape the vent tube in order to keep the vents from fogging up the side windows and blocking the view of the side mirrors. This was reported to mercedes USA a year ago, according to my local dealership, but mercedes USA…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320: 24V-298 (service brakes, hydraulic), 22V-315 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320?

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by visibility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 57,453 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.