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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%)
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Chart based on 311 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 67 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
| 38000 mi | Power steering was hard and does not come back to position. Was told it was a strut problem, spent $1300 got it fixed. The problem statyed and now I hear that it was the Steering Coupling. Havent got the car back yet. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $1400 |
Air matic strut |
| 94000 mi US $1475 |
Replace strut on Airmatic suspension. |
| 94200 mi US $650 |
Airmatic again. Rear strut replaced. We were leaving on vacation the next day. They couldn't get our GL repaired in time, so they allowed us to drive the loaner car (GLK 350) for almost two weeks. |
| 93000 mi US $1200 |
Rack in steering had to be replaced. Dealer estimated cost would have been over $3000. Mercedes paid for part despite no warranty coverege, they only charged labor. I was pleased with outcome. |
| 121000 mi | Replaced leaking air spring |
| 121000 mi US $250 |
Replaced a leaking and failed rear shock |
| 152300 mi US $500 |
Front left air strut and Right rear air spring replaced. |
| 158600 mi US $700 |
Front Right air strut and Left rear Air spring and shock replaced |
| 86000 mi | Air bag intermittent failure. |
| 84000 mi US $250 |
Replaced leaking [suspension] airbag. |
| 70000 mi US $700 |
Replaced Rear Airsprings and struts |
| 80000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front airsprings and struts. |
| 126000 mi US $700 |
Replaced front air springs and shocks. |
| 82000 mi | Replaced steering rack. |
| 88500 mi | Replaced L/F Airmatic strut. |
| 91000 mi | Replace R/F Airmatic strut |
| 95000 mi US $2200 |
Both rear air bellows failed. |
| 115000 mi US $2400 |
Both rear air struts were leaking and passenger front air strut failed. |
| 120000 mi US $1600 |
Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $168 |
Additional bushings were perished and required replacement, Still functional, but they were getting noisy. |
| 138000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced front right air strut. |
| 148000 mi US $1084 |
L/F air strut failed. R&R L front air strut |
| 58000 mi | Leaking oil. After review the rack and pinion was leaking, Service said rack and pinion alone was $3000. |
| 63000 mi | The steering rack was leaking fluid. Entire unit replaced under warranty. CSR said it was about a $3000 job. My cost, $0. |
| 82000 mi US $700 |
Covered by warranty, leaking shock strut on right rear. Everything else was wear and tire items, like rotors, rear brakes, oil, and a couple of filters. |
| 28000 mi US $600 |
Dealer said power steering fluid leak was caused by excessive wear on upper radial shaft sealing ring in control head. Warranty expired by time not mileage. Dealer says this was a defect and split the cost with me. MBUSA refused to cover me. |
| 33300 mi | replaced left rear airbag |
| 45300 mi | Front air springs leaking. Car sagged when parked. Replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $600 |
Steering rack leaking fluid. |
| 65000 mi | Strut replaced. Had to order part from Germany. covered under extended warranty. |
| 72000 mi | The other front strut broke and had to be repaired under warranty. |
| 94000 mi | air suspension--blown air shock on left rear. I believe this is the 3rd or 4th one of these to blow since we bought the vehicle. |
| 95300 mi | Power steering pump and controller went out. another busted air shock--fourth time this has happened on this vehicle |
| 148000 mi US $1500 |
Front left strut (air suspension) failure. (2nd time for this wheel) |
| 95000 mi US $3000 |
ONE of the leaks in the steering rack supply line was fixed by replacing that line. (no warranty there either). |
| 110000 mi US $1 |
Chronic power steering leak. PS squealed when running. Added 50ml PS fluid. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22950 mi | Air Bladder error appeared on the display. This increases/decreases the ride height of the vehicle. Dealer performed the necessary repair(s) at no cost to me. |
| 76900 mi US $700 |
air suspension error message. replace air compressor for the air shocks. |
| 42000 mi | Air Struts making noise (clunking), and required replacement. Dealer Replaced air strut. |
| 56500 mi | Rear shock went bad. Mercedes dealer I bought it from covered it under a 30-day warranty. |
| 65000 mi US $44000 |
Power steering pump parts in steering |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 22720 mi C $950 |
Power steering hose blew |
| 34100 mi C $4000 |
Power steering seal |
| 39060 mi C $1800 |
Replace power steering pump and steering fluid filler reservoir. |
| 50300 mi US $1700 |
Replaced some bolts in front suspension and applied a special wax to fix noisy suspension |
| 55900 mi | Air suspension pump failed, replaced under extended warranty |
| 67000 mi US $2900 |
Air suspension was low in front on driver side. Needed to replace front air shock. Replaced both front air shocks as dealer said they often go out in pairs. |
| 59300 mi US $1750 |
Steering rack failed, replaced. It had been leaking for a while before it failed. |
| 66000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced rear air struts for the second time. |
| 95700 mi US $1200 |
4matics rear air shocks replaced, and compressor. |
| 109200 mi US $150 |
Airmatic compressor failure. |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Power steering rack bushings had worn and needed to be replaced. While it was in, I had all major services performed. |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Suspension air compressor failed. Replaced under warranty. Also replaced a relay. |
| 30000 mi | Brought SUV in for tire replacement. While vehicle was up on lift, mechanic noticed fluid leakage from left rear strut. Part ordered, replaced when it arrived next day. Repaired under warranty, no cost. Brought SUV in for tire replacement. While vehicle was up on lift, mechanic noticed fluid leakage from left rear strut. Part ordered, replaced when it arrived next day. Repaired under warranty, no cost. |
| 57000 mi US $1350 |
Airmatic compressor housing cracked. Replaced. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Air suspension screaming! Cannot raise the truck. |
| 31000 mi | Air suspension |
| 15000 mi | Air compressor. |
| 24000 mi | air pump |
| 24000 mi | Another Air pump installed |
| 89000 mi | The onboard air compressor runs continuously and the ride height adjustment doesn't function. Air leaks in the suspension cause the compressor to run too much. Eventually the compressor fails. I can't afford to take it to the dealer yet. |
| 89000 mi US $800 |
Compressor for suspension was bad |
| 38000 mi US $300 |
Suspension bushing noise. Bushings replaced. |
| 53800 mi US $700 |
Leaking steering rack. Car out of warranty so purchased remanufactured unit and replaced myself. |
| 69000 mi US $380 |
Air leak at airmatic pump. Replaced pump and relay. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Worn power steering pump causing low boost at low engine speeds. Also replaced reservoir during repair. |
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Replace leaking rear airbag. Replaced in pairs. Replace bushings/end links to eliminate clunk noise. |
| 110000 mi US $400 |
Replaced rear shock that was leaking. Replaced in pairs |
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