2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008

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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 311 repairs.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (84%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL

Engine not specified

9000 mi Slow window raise, fixed, Wiper Blades - replaced, Perfect Service, $0 Cost - Warranty 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11160 mi Driver's door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced. Also driver's side rear door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced. 
64000 mi

US $500
rear hatch latch not latching 
46000 mi Rear lift gate mechanism failed. Could not open, lock or operate. Entire system had to be replaced. I have had 28 entirely different problems with this vehicle since I bought it 3 years ago!!! I'm afraid to drive it anywhere! SUCKS! 
23000 mi trailer hitch defect 
26000 mi

US $600
Defect past warranty period in Power steering 
45000 mi Rear hatch wouldn't latch 1 out of 15 cycles. Same thing when took delivery, just came back a month later. Re-adjusted and no further issues at this time. 
47000 mi Two wheels developed cracks on one spoke. The cracks went all the way through. They ordered and replaced with new wheels under factory warranty. 
132000 mi 2 middle seat seatbelts faulty. Had to replace 2 latches that no longer worked as well as the middle seatbelt strap. 
28000 mi Rear hatch pressure strut was leaking. Power door could not open fully. Replaced strut. 
5000 mi Owners manual had many missing critical pages with duplicate pages where the missing pages should have been. Manual replaced after many weeks wait. 
16000 mi Driver door handle refused to 'retract' to 'ready' position. Handle OR lock (latch) malfunction. Parts back ordered. Shop did not take door apart to confirm source of problem. 
26000 mi Problem per description above. Resolution: Dealer replaced door latch assys for all four doors and installed updated springs for all 4 door handle bearing brackets 
2000 mi Rear hatch intermittently not closing fully. 
11000 mi  
12000 mi Rear tailgate not latching shut properly. Replaced latch but still not latching properly. Re-adjusted tailgate latch and seems to be working better, although still doesn't latch properly 100% of the time. 
44000 mi Dash ashtray mechanism no longer working smoothly, would pop open too quickly, spilling contents. New ashtry installed. Key developed crack and was replaced under warranty. 
52000 mi Rear latch not closing properly in cold weather. Has been an ongoing issue since Day 1. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

15000 mi Driver's side rear outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Driver's side rear outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. 
19000 mi Driver's side front outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Successful repair. Driver's side front outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Successful repair. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3000 mi Driver door handle broken. 
4000 mi Broken driver door handle. 
6000 mi 3rd repair to drivers door, parts replaced this time. 
92000 mi

US $25
Liftgate hydraulic pump needed fluid. 
95000 mi

US $200
Rear center seat belt jammed. Replace with new oem 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door

6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

20000 mi Automatic trunk door not properly closing. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Other Problems

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