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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Beetle Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercedes-Benz GL

Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
As a Mercedes-Benz the overall quality has been above average in the longer term. full 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very solid build quality. Feels just like all our other Mercedes we have owned in the past 30 years. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL review
Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Truck to some degree is overengineered. Review of history of supplier and manufactuing misses to include: missed welds (safety campaign) on the tow hitch, air compressor have premature failure due to "bad batch", fuel injector /cam position sensor , etc. full 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercedes-Benz GL

Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
As a Mercedes-Benz the overall quality has been above average in the longer term. full 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very solid build quality. Feels just like all our other Mercedes we have owned in the past 30 years. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL review
Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Truck to some degree is overengineered. Review of history of supplier and manufactuing misses to include: missed welds (safety campaign) on the tow hitch, air compressor have premature failure due to "bad batch", fuel injector /cam position sensor , etc. full 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL review