turbocharged 550hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201621000 mi | Replaced door seals, both front and rear doors. |
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Delaware, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 20152000 mi | Check Coolant warning light two days in a row at startup. Drove into the dealership service bay, reported the problem, they topped-up the coolant reservoir with factory-specified coolant and we were on our way. | ||
Mar 201712000 miUS $572 | Air suspension was 'clunking' over speed bumps at low speed in the comfort mode. Inspected, tightened and maybe lubricated rear air suspension. Problem solved. | ||
Sep 201715000 mi | Low oil warning. Dealership added oil. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201826000 miUS $147 | High speed vibration. Turned out to be faulty tire. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jun 20154000 mi | A "Check Engine" light came up. Problem traced to the fuel cap sensor. It was resolved (not sure what was done - probably fault codes reset only. |
turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2016 | Tire pressure sensor went out. The first trip they said they fixed it. I drove away with the sensor still out. Second trip, they replaced it. Two weeks later, another tire pressure sensor went out and they replaced it. | ||
Oct 201634200 mi | Seat has been squeaking since I bought it. They found it, fixed it but it is again making noise. They replaced the seat cushion. | ||
Dec 201640000 mi | Drivers seat (bottom portion) was replaced because of the squeak. This did not fix the problem so they replaced the entire chair. | ||
May 2021136000 mi | pads replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2020 | |||
Nov 201510000 mi | Software update. | ||
Jul 201729000 miUS $884 | Rear brake pads and discs | ||
Aug 201729000 mi | Console lid latch broke. Console replaced Rear camera occasionally stopped working. Camera control unit needed to be replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jun 20154000 mi | torque converter failure - parts had to be replaced | ||
Apr 201838300 miUS $700 | Intermittent operation of left channel of radio Rattle and clunking underneath vehicle on washboard roads |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2022100000 mi | Torque converter Front suspension Differential |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Alaska, United States Apr 2018 - Aug 2020 | |||
Jun 201822000 mi | Alignment and rear air vent replacement that was supposed to be done at purchase as part of CPO sale. |
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States May 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
Dec 201726000 miUS $182 | Warning message came on for AdBlue system check. No problem, but had to add Adblue solution. Next time I know to buy and add myself. Instead paying dealer $153 to do it. I thought they would drain and add Adblue. They just added adblue solution. I could have done that myself. I read that dealer adblue service should drain and add adblue solution. Residual adblue solution could crystalize overtime. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201611300 mi | Back cover of headlight loosened and fell off then water got it damaging the headlight. The dealer covered under warranty but it should not have fallen off. It would have been expensive to repair if out of pocket. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Missouri, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 20156000 mi | I took the car in for a simple software flash to correct the bad exposure of the back up camera at night and the dealership put gasoline in my diesel tank. It took them 2 days to flash and 1 day to fix the gas/diesel issue. | ||
Jan 201617800 mi | Ad blue leak at engine. | ||
Jun 201625000 mi | Rear hatch quit working. Left rear third row seat stopped locking in the down position. | ||
Nov 201630600 mi | Still having problems with the back hatch not operating correctly. Also another tail light burnt out. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jun 201510000 mi | Engine mount was leaking oil. Dealer replaced the engine mount and steam cleaned engine compartment. Engine mount was leaking oil. Dealer replaced the engine mount and steam cleaned engine compartment. | ||
Jul 201510300 mi | Rear passenger window shade edging unraveled | ||
May 201620100 mi | Rear window sunshade unravelling, both driver and passenger side. | ||
Jul 201621300 mi | Battery died. Could not jump start the car, had the charge over night to start the car. Dealer replaced battery. | ||
Jul 201727000 mi | Faulty O2 sensor |
turbocharged 550hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Great Britain Nov 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jan 2014 | Collision prevention assistant was too sensitive and giving many false reports |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201852554 miUS $3661 | Software update Replaced shocks Linkage seized |
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
Aug 201548000 mi | Cooling hose was loose. Replaced hose and fluids. | ||
Jul 201662000 mi | Valve spring |
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Hawaii, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 2015 | The Car had the 2nd row single seat jam 5 times for repair, it is now a lemon car with MBUSA agreed to do buyback. |
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201516000 mi | the A/C line that runs for the front to the back was routed improperly during manufacture and it rubbed against the frame causing a leak |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Feb 201643400 mi | rear camera malfunction | ||
May 201645600 mi | antifreeze leak |
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2022 | |||
Oct 201746000 mi | Motor mounts replaced due to shuddering at idle. 360 surround camera had poor night visibility. Dealer performed software update. | ||
Nov 201748000 mi | Pass side 3rd row side window separated from actuator. Entire side window was replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201850000 mi | Driver's side air inlet tube was torn. Replaced by dealer under goodwill as tear likely caused when car was previously serviced. | ||
Aug 202288000 miUS $300 | A/C was still cold but no condensation dripping. Assumption was clogged drain lines but actual cause was low Freon. System evacuated and recharged. Air now colder at vents. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 202290000 miUS $2000 | Left front suspension |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
Feb 201877000 mi | Motor mounts replaced |
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in U.S. Minor Outlying Islands May 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2022117800 mi$3200 | Transfer case, chain slipping making knocking noise |
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 201512000 mi | Replaced faulty exhaust particulate sensor. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201522600 mi | CEL light on. Replaced Soot Particulate sensor. | ||
May 201524000 mi | CEL light on. Replaced EGR sensor | ||
Jun 201643400 mi | Compressor for air suspension failed. Compressor and relay replaced. | ||
Sep 201760760 miC $1800 | CEL light on. Took to dealer. They tried to look at sensors etc. Upgraded firmware. Total boondoggle. Firmware update broke vehicle computer. Car in safe mode in dealer's mechanical bay for a week. MB Germany writing new code etc. Vehicle in shop for a week. Following all of that - one day after driving home the first time - CEL on again. Took to dealer. New scan - new issues. Now we're told that 2 fuel injectors are faulty and that this is linked to the transmission roughness. New injectors installed. Vehicle has now been running well since return. 8plus days in the shop and why on earth 2 fi would need to be replaced in a vehicle of this low distance traveled is beyond me. | ||
Sep 201877500 miC $925 | Torn CV boot. Boot replaced and repacked. Required 4 wheel alignment as well. Seemed expensive for the task completed. | ||
Mar 2021113460 miC $500 | replace front level links | ||
Jan 2022124000 miC $84 | tech found corrosion on rear radar sensors. replacement recommended but not completed. system reset. awaiting future issues. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 20165580 mi | CEL ON and NOX SENSOR Replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Feb 201511000 mi | transmission upshift flairing when cold, software update, didn't really help | ||
Nov 201521000 mi | Funky smell |
Mercedes-Benz GL in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018102000 mi | Timing chain replacement |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2021108000 miUS $5000 | Diagnosed problem, could not fix it due to lack of parts Had to replace the DEF heater and the DEF pump | ||
Aug 2021112000 miUS $1500 | Replaced air mass sensor | ||
Jun 2022114000 miUS $200 | AC was weak due to low charge. Checked for leaks--none found, and filled it |
Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201737000 mi | Console rattle |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - May 2021 | |||
Jun 201858000 miUS $300 | Battery failed, no warning but was almost 5 years old. Replaced with similar type at Pep Boys. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201744000 miUS $850 | Replace rear brakes, rotors, sensor wire | ||
Apr 201846000 mi | Urea Sensor and heater defective, replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Nov 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 201760000 mi | Soft-close on driver's side rear failed to work. | ||
Jul 201864000 mi | DEF tank gasket leak DEF heater failed |
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in Massachusetts, United States - Nov 2013 | |||
Nov 20139500 mi | Replaced front brake rotors and pads (warped) |
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Missouri, United States - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 20133220 miUS $1500 | Work performed not clear, but the transmission had to be removed. Don't know if the trans was replaced. All work was done under warranty. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2021 | |||
Oct 2021100000 miUS $3500 | Coolant all over the floor of my garage |
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201646000 miUS $47000 | The engine blew a cylinder thru the block and destroyed the engine, most attached parts; a/c, alt, torque converter New engine installed |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
Jun 201889000 mi | Front axel and boots had to be replaced. Was covered under extended manufactures 7yr 125k warranty. Would have cost $3,000. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 202185500 mi | Passenger air flow sensor bad, decided not to replace since Mercedes no longer sells the sensor by itself. One must buy both driver and passenger sensor as well as the housing that contains them. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 202178000 miUS $1753 | AC condenser, belts and pulleys |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201870060 miC $1000 | Maintenance |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201649500 mi | Dealer repaired the turbo oil cooler seals (viton) under warranty due to significant oil leak. 22 hours of labor and about $600 of parts (at no cost, but warranty is expiring soon) | ||
Feb 201754600 miUS $400 | Timing chain and tensioner were replaced after the chain stretched and was causing a loud grinding noise at startup. | ||
Jan 201862300 miUS $160 | NOx sensor was replaced under the Federal 8/80 warranty (no cost). Additionally, they replaced a leaking turbo intake seal to rectify an oil leak ($160) | ||
May 201866000 mi | Downstream NOx sensor replaced under federal emissions warranty |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Hawaii, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201823500 miUS $1000 | One of the sensors went bad, had to have it towed in |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in West Virginia, United States - Nov 2015 | |||
Nov 201550895 miUS $3795 | Oil leak from the rear air sealer. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Nevada, United States Dec 2021 - May 2022 | |||
Jan 2021175877 miUS $1200 | Radiator leak, radiator replaced | ||
Feb 2021176000 miUS $200 | air strut | ||
Dec 2021183454 miUS $1000 | Cooling system hoses |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 201557040 mi | Major engine problem which started with timing chain, injector repair, cylinder damage. In end MB performed and engine rebuild. |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jun 2018 - Apr 2022 | |||
May 201897000 miUS $249 | Battery discharges itself | ||
Jan 2022128000 miUS $2400 | Replaced break pads Replaced front rear driver side struts. |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Tennessee, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201468000 miUS $500 | Replaced left front strut Replaced rear pads and sensor | ||
Jun 2018131000 miUS $191 | Hatch electric closer replacement | ||
Jul 2020165000 mi | Air pump for suspension under warranty Rear air bags under warranty Both rear air bags | ||
Dec 2021175000 mi | air strut | ||
Feb 2022182000 miUS $300 | Belt, pulleys and tensioner | ||
May 2022185000 miUS $100 | Oil separator | ||
Jun 2022185000 mi | LF air strut |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Connecticut, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2022 | |||
Dec 201661775 miUS $882 | Replaced EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch) after multiple instances of key not responding to normal starting procedures - as if key were never inserted into ignition switch. Dealer replaced twice, as first part was faulty. |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 201117680 mi | Turbocharger oil line replaced due to leak |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Wisconsin, United States - Feb 2014 | |||
Mar 201360000 miUS $3500 | leaking oil - replaced all seals on top half of engine and turob | ||
Aug 201370000 miUS $650 | replaced serpentine belt and tensioner | ||
Oct 201372500 miUS $5500 | turbo failing - adblue tank failure (heat) - Mercedes covered all parts out of warranty - i had to head labor | ||
Feb 201472000 miUS $1600 | replaced oil temp / coolant temp sensors / replaced battery |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 201550000 miUS $1570 | CUST STATES CHECK CLIMATE CONTROL FROZE UP AND STOPPED BLOWING AIR- 830000 READ/CLEAR CODES & DIAG...UPDA 50600 SOFTWARE UPDATE 1.00 SDS QUICK TEST, NO DTCS FOUND, PERFORMED SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ACC CUST STATES CK SUNROOF BUTTON FALLING APART 540000 TESTING & DIAG..REPLACED OVER 1 164-870-30-26-7E94 CONT 50601 BROKEN 1.50 REPLACED OVER HEAD CONTROL PANEL AND CODED WITH SDS Keyless Go repaired. Sensors on outside doors malfunctioned/broken. | ||
Nov 201660000 miUS $3000 | Airmatic Failed. Rear Right and front right Suspension Failed. Compressor replaced as well as RR and FR suspension bags. | ||
Mar 2017US $208 | Earlier Replaced Idler Pulley was replaced once again under part warranty. Belt drive was also replaced at this point. |
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201593000 mi | battery would not hold charge | ||
Apr 201593700 miC $1200 | Alternator failed, would not charge battery | ||
Mar 2016105400 miC $6000 | Intake failed, needed to replace whole air intake system - known problem with Bluetec engines |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
Dec 20096389 mi | Needed software update. Replace amplifier for subwoofer. | ||
Sep 201015451 mi | Check Engine light on. Replaced temp sensor. | ||
May 201125462 mi | Temp sensor from NOX replaced | ||
Feb 201229869 miUS $872 | Replaced defective Pirelli tires. | ||
Apr 201341421 miUS $180 | Replaced NOx sensor | ||
Mar 201449841 miUS $1045 | Oil cooler leak. Oil cooler gaskets replaced. | ||
Apr 201554200 mi | Rear air shock was not working. Replaced under MB extended warranty. | ||
May 201559000 mi | Driver's front air shock needed replacing. | ||
Jan 201652000 mi | Ad Blue sensor shorted. Left front air shock failed. | ||
Feb 201665000 mi | Glow plug failed. Dealer did not have one in stock and it took 3 days to get one. Fuel gauge sending unit failed. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
Oct 201335000 mi | Had an oil leak at the heat exchanger from a previous repair. It was covered under warranty. | ||
Jan 201436100 mi | Car was having issues immediately after 10k service. Would experience episodes of no power. Took it back to the dealership (4 days after service) and found a pinched gasket on turbo intake. Replaced under warranty. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
Sep 20092500 mi | Bad relay that led to battery draining. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States - May 2013 | |||
May 201355000 miUS $60 | coupling in steering column became loose and was tightened. steering aligmnment performed. |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 201496000 miUS $425 | ac quit blowing cold air--compressor and fan replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
May 201784000 miUS $1100 | Computer was throwing a code for charcoal canister valve permanently stuck in the closed position. It was replaced for $640 but the check engine light was still on. Digging deeper, they found they had to replace the fuel pressure sensor--a big job involving dropping the tank. Full cost of repair was about $1100. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States May 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Apr 201593000 mi | Left mirror lamp warning light caused by intermittent broken wire in fold-in side mirrors. Repaired broken wires and set auto-fold-in-mirrors to manual mode. | ||
Oct 201597500 miUS $1650 | Replaced Air-matic air compressor. and 2 front air strut assemblies | ||
Dec 2017114000 mi | replaced airbag under recall | ||
Nov 2021166000 miUS $700 | Replaced steering rack bushings and performed 4 wheel alignment | ||
Jan 2022167000 miUS $1000 | Replace 3 door lock actuator | ||
Jul 2022174000 miUS $390 | Replaced front aromatic strut . Part was under warranty, previously replaced. Only paid labor cost. |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 201368500 miUS $1000 | Right front air strut collapsed due to air bladder rupture. Repaired under warranty. |
Engine not specified
Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 201070000 miUS $650 | Have had severe fuel pump problems that have caused to cease while driving at high speeds; Morristown MB unable to rectify after 4 attempts including replacing fuel pump; Open Road Bridgewater repaired in one day. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Missouri, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013 | 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. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 20099000 mi | Slow window raise, fixed, Wiper Blades - replaced, Perfect Service, $0 Cost - Warranty |
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Idaho, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
Mar 2017126000 miUS $700 | Replaced front air springs and shocks. | ||
Dec 2017129000 miUS $250 | Previously put in non-Mercedes battery but it was weak in cold weather so replaced with genuine Mercedes car battery. | ||
Mar 2021137000 miUS $3000 | Replace oil cooler and seals. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in South Carolina, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jul 201145000 mi | AC stops blowing on humid day and long trip. Car must sit for an hour to make it operate normally. Delaer could not find problem AC stops blowing on humid day and long trip. Car must sit for an hour to make it operate normally. Delaer could not find problem | ||
Apr 201365000 mi | White Smoke Billowing out of car on highway. Resolution was it was a routine active particulate filter burn - with NO notification to the driver - thought my car was burning up or a blown head gasket. | ||
May 201365300 miUS $950 | Glow Plug Failure and replacement (6) | ||
Aug 201367100 mi | AC system stops blowing air on long humid trips. System was in for this before it was out of warranty, problem remained. Dealer was never able to diagnose. This time they replaced the blower motor...said it was losing power. The problem still reoccurs. | ||
Dec 201478000 miUS $1400 | Air matic strut |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jun 201226000 miUS $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. Defect past warranty period in Power steering | ||
Oct 201333300 mi | replaced left rear airbag | ||
Dec 201335000 mi | oil leak from deep in engine. required much labor and seals and gaskets as well as pipe sockets | ||
Jan 201435000 mi | Previously reported as"repaired" engine oil leak continued. Dealer claimed there was no leak! Would urge anyone buying a this model to have an extended warranty and be ready for frustration. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Nov 201270000 miUS $700 | Replaced Rear Airsprings and struts | ||
Jun 201380000 miUS $900 | Replaced front airsprings and struts. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Dec 201045000 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. | ||
Apr 201147500 mi | Trim pieces at base of every window were peeling a protective coating. Covered under warranty. No cost. | ||
Aug 201152300 miUS $900 | Rear black bumper had serious fade. Replaced at no cost, covered by warranty. | ||
Dec 201158000 mi | Leaking oil. After review the rack and pinion was leaking, Service said rack and pinion alone was $3000. Seal on top of the engine also leaking. | ||
Mar 201263000 mi | The steering rack was leaking fluid. Entire unit replaced under warranty. CSR said it was about a $3000 job. My cost, $0. | ||
Jun 201382000 miUS $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. | ||
Nov 201387400 miUS $14 | Oil differential pressure switch replaced. Oil leak repaired, broken oil cap. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jan 2013108300 miUS $135 | Glow Plug controller | ||
Nov 2013109100 miUS $15 | Oil cap. I accidentally got it on crooked, the tech said that it should fit tight enough not to allow that. | ||
Mar 2015121000 mi | Replaced leaking air spring | ||
Apr 2015121000 miUS $250 | Alternator failed Rain-Light sensor failed. May have been related to jump start for failed alternator. Replaced a leaking and failed rear shock |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014 | |||
Apr 201456000 miUS $2000 | Power door locks went out, O rings on engine leaking |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 201023000 mi | satellite radio would not hold signal trailer hitch defect satellite radio would not hold signal Told problem with reception on certain satellite stations and nothing further could be done. Installed new components after I had MBUSA overrule local rep. Refused to replace the radio with a later model which mechanic said has not had problems. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201382000 mi | Replaced steering rack. | ||
Jul 201488500 mi | Replaced L/F Airmatic strut. A/C needed freon recharge. | ||
Sep 201491000 mi | Replace R/F Airmatic strut A/C blower fan noisy. Replaced A/C blower motor. | ||
Dec 201494000 mi | #3 cylinder injector leak. Replaced injector and fuel hose. | ||
Mar 201595000 miUS $2200 | Both rear air bellows failed. Turbo seals leaking. | ||
Dec 2015105000 miUS $307 | Fuel line came loose. Was reclamped and new fuel filter installed. | ||
Feb 2016105300 miUS $1100 | Replaced motor and transmission mounts. | ||
Mar 2016106000 miUS $1100 | Replaced glow plugs and control module. | ||
Jun 2016106000 miUS $6500 | Replaced compressor, drier, and evaporator. Compressor seized, breaking belt and pulley. | ||
Mar 2017115000 miUS $2400 | Both rear air struts were leaking and passenger front air strut failed. Temp sensor at DPF failed. | ||
Dec 2017120000 miUS $1600 | Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. | ||
Jan 2018120000 miUS $168 | Additional bushings were perished and required replacement, Still functional, but they were getting noisy. | ||
Nov 2021138000 miUS $1800 | Replaced front right air strut. | ||
Jun 2022148000 miUS $1084 | L/F air strut failed. R&R L front air strut |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Aug 2014133000 miUS $1300 | Torque converter replaced, I bought the truck knowing it needed the repair, got a really good price for it. | ||
Mar 2016170000 miUS $800 | Replaced oil cooler seals as preventative as they began to have a slow leak, replace water pump, belt and tensioner, both idler pulleys while I was in there. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Kansas, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 2015152300 miUS $500 | Front left air strut and Right rear air spring replaced. | ||
Aug 2016158600 miUS $700 | Front Right air strut and Left rear Air spring and shock replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
Sep 201672000 miUS $377 | Electric rear gate latch failed. Replaced with new part from Mercedes dealer in LA area. Hooray for ebay!! | ||
Dec 201675000 miUS $123 | Glow Plug power module failed. Ordered a replacement from RockAuto and installed it. Problem solved. | ||
Apr 201776000 miUS $300 | Issue with small auxiliary battery and then actuator in turbo manifold. | ||
May 201779000 miUS $800 | Turbocharger flap actuator failed. | ||
Aug 201782000 miUS $1200 | AC Compressor failed. Replaced. | ||
Dec 201786000 mi | Air bag intermittent failure. | ||
Mar 201884000 miUS $250 | Replaced leaking [suspension] airbag. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - May 2011 | |||
Nov 201093000 miUS $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. | ||
Jan 201197000 miUS $600 | The car was losing power. I thought it was another fuel pump, but it turned out to be some sensor. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 200915000 mi | Oil pan leaked due to incorrect gasket used in dealer prep; replaced gasket Rough downshift (repaired under warranty with factory spec computer download) | ||
Apr 200919000 mi | Fuel pump faulty. Engine shutting off intermittently. | ||
May 201030300 miUS $350 | leaking oil light sensor malfunction | ||
Sep 201032000 mi | Car loses oil. Recurring problem. Each time I replace lost oil, the oil cap fails and spews oil on engine until warning light comes on. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Michigan, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
Oct 201064000 miUS $500 | lit sill plate not illuminating sat radio does not work properly on some stations. update: later fixed by sirius changing their channel bandwidth. rear hatch latch not latching | ||
Apr 201168000 miUS $250 | key fob failure | ||
Jul 201180000 mi | temp exhaust sensor replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 20071000 mi | M-B insisted on reflash of ECU whenever vehicle appeared in shop. Need for reflash unknown - M-B wouldn't tell. | ||
Feb 20085000 mi | Owners manual had many missing critical pages with duplicate pages where the missing pages should have been. Manual replaced after many weeks wait. Improper "check engine oil level at next fillup" message appears often (3-4 time in 70 mi trip). Oil level always OK. Dealer says sensor defect causes message. No new (redesigned) sensors available. Problem is NOT new - 2007 CDI engines often had same ... | ||
Jul 200815000 mi | False oil level warning appeared sometimes. Oil never low. While in shop for problem 1) and 4), battery drained down twice - dead battery - "SOS telaid disconnected" message had appeared in multifunction display, and no crank, no start condition (for 4 tries) had occurred earlier. Rear Signal Acquisition Module | ||
Aug 200816000 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. | ||
Jan 200924000 mi | C/S Low oil level warning in I/C again. Oil level not too low. Repeat of problem previously 'repaired'. Oil level sensor replaced with sensor with new part number. Oil pan replaced because original oil pan warped when it was removed - too much sealant.. Mercedes open campaign 2008110009 update rear SAM (Signal Acquisition Monitor) software. Prevents drawdown of battery under certain conditions and sequences of using REMOTE key to close hatch and then NOT open/close doors manually. Cars with keyless go. | ||
Feb 200926000 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 | ||
Aug 200934000 mi | Parking brake handle not returning to correct position after releasing parking brake. Found guide for parking brake release cable was not holding cable correctly. Replaced guide | ||
Sep 200935000 mi | Parktronic audio (rear) alarm volume too low to hear over ambient, most situations. Dealer discovered original factory sound level was set at 80%, he adjusted to 100% for rear sensors, sound is now slightly louder. Tech found L parking light bulb burned out. Removed/replaced halogen headlight to replace bulb. MORE new software updates for rear SAM module. Newer software available and installed on top of new software previously installed. All values and coding checked out correct both before and after update. | ||
Nov 201052000 miUS $1671 | CEL on >2 wks. Local indy couldn't diagnose. Dealer found servomotor failed. This servo drives an air door inside intake manifold [provides engine braking?]. Servo was reported to have failed because oil dripped onto shaft, parts seized. | ||
Mar 201156000 miUS $90 | ABS light flashed, cruise control disengaged. After a short pause, able to reset cruise. Problem apparently related to wheel speed sensors/computer/modules. ABS, ESP systems involved. After flushing brake fluid, problems has not reappeared. | ||
Apr 201156000 mi | Exterior mirror, passenger side would not adjust electrically. Plug had disconnected, dealer reconnected plug. | ||
Jul 201164000 mi | bolt holding charge air tube (turbo to cooler) in place failed as a result of being replaced during earlier repair to fix intake manifold air regulating servo. Bolt failure allowed tube to move forward and seal blew out at turbo connection. Bolt which had failed was hardened and broken thread could not be removed from intake manifold. Intake manifold replaced as well as all seals. Broken bolt had been replaced during servomotor repair. Told dealer that used bolts NOT be replac | ||
Sep 201276000 mi | CEL appeared. 1st trip to dealer found that diff pressure sensor at DPF filter failed high. Sensor replaced. Fault would not clear. New DPF ordered. 2nd trip DPF replaced. Same day CEL reappeared. 3rd trip found temp sensor found unplugged during DPF repair and not plugged back in. | ||
Dec 201395000 miUS $3000 | Bad oil leak from center of engine rear. O ring seals to oil cooler had failed - a defect known to Mercedes and the subject of a TSB. Dealer replaced seals with new design. An oil cooling line from the transmission to the radiator was also replaced (not warranty either). ONE of the leaks in the steering rack supply line was fixed by replacing that line. (no warranty there either). | ||
May 2014100000 miUS $65 | Car stopped without warning while driving. After waiting, car started and ran normally but with MIL set (check engine symbol). Dealer ran diagnostic on fuel system and determined MIL was due to low fuel pressure. Fuel filter was NOT plugged. | ||
Aug 2014103000 miUS $30 | Driver side rear view mirror quit working (second time this happened). electrical plug inside the mirror housing was disconnected. Mechanic was able to reconnect plug without any disassembly. | ||
Jan 201549700 mi | Driver's side rear view mirror turn indicator lights would occasionally not work and throw a MIL. Dealer diagnosed as requiring a new LED strip and wire harness. $$$$ Took it home, figured out how to take mirror apart, and it now works! | ||
Sep 2015110000 miUS $1 | Chronic power steering leak. PS squealed when running. Added 50ml PS fluid. | ||
Dec 2016128000 miUS $578 | transmission to cooler line came loose at transmission. All oil was expelled. Car was flat bedded to dealer by Mercedes Roadside assist for diagnosis and fix. Line reattached w/ new 'seal' and transmission flushed. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - May 2018 | |||
Mar 20096000 mi | Small oil leak caused by uninstalled o-ring at the factory. | ||
Apr 20098000 mi | another leak in engine caused oil to drip onto timing belt, breaking the belt and shutting the engine down on the Interstate Highway. Vehicle hauled to dealer on flatbed for repair. | ||
Jul 200915000 mi | fuel tank locking door broken---dealer replaced switch that locks fuel door to frame | ||
Nov 200920000 mi | Left rear seat raise/lower motor defective. Replaced with new part. | ||
Oct 201035000 mi | cam shaft problem reported by check engine light | ||
Dec 201037000 mi | unknown sensor causing check engine light to illuminate; sensor replaced | ||
May 201144500 mi | Liftgate stuck closed and would not unlatch | ||
Sep 201152000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system failure. TPMS System still not working after 2 failed attempts by the dealer to resolve. | ||
Jan 201241200 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): malfunction finally diagnosed and repaired. | ||
Jun 201265000 mi | Strut replaced. Had to order part from Germany. covered under extended warranty. | ||
Sep 201272000 mi | The other front strut broke and had to be repaired under warranty. | ||
Feb 201375700 mi | Electrical ignition relay replaced. Truck had to be towed on flatbed to dealer. Battery died. | ||
Aug 201394000 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. | ||
Oct 201395300 mi | Power steering pump and controller went out. another busted air shock--fourth time this has happened on this vehicle | ||
Nov 201398000 mi | Drivers door lock no longer worked with electric door lock--had to replace | ||
Mar 2014108000 mi | Leaky oil pump needing full replacement. Also caused damage to servo motors attached to oil pump and other parts. | ||
Apr 2014109300 miUS $500 | Honestly I cannot remember the exact repair but it was something either to do with the power steering or ignition system. Cost me another $500. | ||
Feb 2015132000 mi | A/C Compressor required replacement 2 middle seat seatbelts faulty. Had to replace 2 latches that no longer worked as well as the middle seatbelt strap. | ||
Oct 2015142200 mi | Torque converter went out. Had to replace most of transmission. Park distance sensors malfunction | ||
Mar 2016148000 miUS $1500 | Front left strut (air suspension) failure. (2nd time for this wheel) |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2008 | |||
Mar 200810000 mi | Rear a/c not cooling properly. Passenger seat creaks when occupied. Faulty rear door seal. | ||
Jul 200818500 mi | Trip took 3 visits due to problems obtaining special order parts. Rear A/C not cooling from roof vents. Part ordered |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Washington, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jan 20096700 mi | Low oil level. Drove to dealer and refilled with no charge. | ||
Oct 200915000 mi | ABS/Engine warning lights + skidding occurred. Crankshaft sensor faulty and replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 201130700 mi | Corroded wires to battery. Battery does not charge. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2013 | |||
May 20082000 mi | Driver's window needed new motor, regulator and seals. Rear hatch intermittently not closing fully. Harsh downshifts from 3-2 and 2-1 and "crunching noise" | ||
Jun 20083000 mi | Homelink garage door transmitter not functioning properly | ||
Dec 200811000 mi | False check oil warnings displayed, despite correct oil level. Oil level sensor and bracket replaced under warranty. Wind noise from driver's door corrected by replacing defective door seal. | ||
Feb 200912000 mi | Chrome trim strip above rear license plate and in front of tailgate handle fell off, requiring replacement of trim and housing to which it attaches. 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. | ||
Oct 200923000 mi | Oil pan leaking from prior oil sensor repair and oil pan replacement | ||
Dec 200924000 mi | Oil leak | ||
Jan 201025000 mi | Release handle on second row folding seat broke off | ||
Jun 201030000 mi | Check engine light and glow plug light illuminated. Dealer found a loose bolt near the glow plug that was creating a short. | ||
Jan 201139000 mi | Check engine light came on - replaced exhaust pressure sensor. | ||
Apr 201142300 mi | Driver's window motor slow,replaced Satellite radio not working, replaced sat radio unit Rear hatch not closing properly, adjusted rear hatch again. | ||
Jun 201144000 mi | Check engine light came on and engine died while driving, with loss of power steering. Car had to be towed to dealer, both fuel pumps needed to be replaced. Seems to have resolved issue. 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. | ||
Aug 201145300 mi | Fuel guage stopped working correcting - showing about 1/2 tank less than actual level. Faulty wire found in left side fuel sending unit. Repaired. | ||
Dec 201152000 mi | Rear latch not closing properly in cold weather. Has been an ongoing issue since Day 1. | ||
Aug 201262800 miUS $98 | 2nd Row seat release lever broke off - second time this part has broken - this time not covered under warranty or extended warranty - $98 repair | ||
Dec 201267000 mi | Car was leaking oil due to failed oil cooler. Oil cooler replaced. Exhaust fumes entering the cabin. Replaced faulty exhaust gasket. | ||
Feb 201368800 mi | Car leaking oil. Oil cooler replaced again. | ||
Mar 201368000 mi | Car leaking oil again and check engine light on; car in limp home mode. Oil intercooler replaced again and seals replaced. | ||
Apr 201368800 mi | Oil/Coolant leaking again |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Sep 201128000 mi | Rear hatch pressure strut was leaking. Power door could not open fully. Replaced strut. | ||
May 201245300 mi | Front air springs leaking. Car sagged when parked. Replaced. | ||
Jun 201251000 miUS $600 | Steering rack leaking fluid. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 200922000 mi | Replaced fuel pump. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jan 2013 | |||
Oct 200938000 mi | 1) Air suspension sensor was faulty, setting off warning light. There was nothing wrong with air suspension system itself. 2) Oil level sensor needed adjustment to prevent false low oil level indications. No parts needed. | ||
Mar 201047000 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. | ||
Jun 201170000 mi | Engine stalled at stop light. Barely started. Drove to dealer next day. Determined to be a crank sensor and was replaced at no charge due to extended warranty. | ||
Jun 201289000 mi | Keyless entry, Driver's door handle repleced. | ||
Oct 201294000 miUS $1475 | Replace strut on Airmatic suspension. | ||
Nov 201294200 miUS $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. | ||
Dec 201295000 miUS $400 | Battery was replaced. It was the original battery. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Apr 201114000 mi | Leaky oil tube and diesel fuel line |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Feb 201138000 mi | engine was leaking oil around the oil separator seal at the turbo charger port. seal needed replacing. coolant hose to the transmission cooler leaking at the crimp of hose at the radiator intake... crimp failed and was leaking coolant. replaced with new hose assembly. | ||
Apr 201140000 mi | turbo intake seal leaking, had to order part turbo intake seal replaced and oil spillage over engine was cleaned up now turbo oil separator seal leaking oil down side of engine onto exht. pipe Heat shield and exhaust particulate filter rattling and leaking exhaust. rear headliner came unglued and sagging from ceiling | ||
Sep 201146000 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! | ||
Jan 201238500 mi | engine oil cooler broke, leaking oil, effect: rising engine heat and yet another mess on the garage floor from the most unreliable and problematic vehicle I have ever ever owned! window switch on driver's side broke off, leaving left rear window in down position. took a paper clip and needle nose pliers to reach in and get contacts together to raise window.... winter time must. the 29th problem in less than 4 yrs. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 200911160 mi | Driver's door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced. Also driver's side rear door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced. |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Virginia, United States - Jul 2008 | |||
Jul 200822950 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. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 2017 | Rear shock went bad. Mercedes dealer I bought it from covered it under a 30-day warranty. | ||
Mar 201865000 miUS $44000 | Power steering pump parts in steering |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Connecticut, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 201140000 miUS $750 | Check engine light and fuel low warning when fuel not low. Dealer replaced hose and carbon filter in fuel system. | ||
Apr 201452000 miUS $800 | Battery (both) needed replacement Camshaft sensor (one of two bad) |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
May 201676900 miUS $700 | air suspension error message. replace air compressor for the air shocks. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2011 | |||
May 20086000 mi | Broken door handle. | ||
Jun 200922000 mi | Oxygen Sensor causing Check Engine Light to come on. Door Handle loose, needed to be secured. | ||
Sep 200925000 mi | Faulty Fuel Pump | ||
Sep 201142000 mi | Air Struts making noise (clunking), and required replacement. Dealer Replaced air strut. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Colorado, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 20086000 mi | Electrical codes #2193 and #0436. Replaced right 02 sensor which controls the right side heater. |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
Oct 20071000 mi | Tele-Aid module not working. Self-diagnosed, brought vehicle in, and dealer replaced Tele-Aid unit. Tele-Aid module not working. Self-diagnosed, brought vehicle in, and dealer replaced Tele-Aid unit. | ||
Oct 200815000 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. | ||
Nov 200816000 mi | Driver's side exterior rearview mirror cracked spontaneously. Replaced in 30 min. under warranty. Driver's side exterior rearview mirror cracked spontaneously. Replaced in 30 min. under warranty. | ||
Dec 200819000 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. Speaker in the door sounded like it was "blown", 1 day after repair work on same door. Returned to dealer, was told that speaker had short-circuited, but that it was an "unfortunate coincidence" rather than damage from previous door work. Fixed - warranty 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. Speaker in the door sounded like it was "blown", 1 day after repair work on same door. Returned to dealer, was told that speaker had short-circuited, but that it was an "unfortunate coincidence" rather than damage from previous door wo | ||
May 200923000 mi | Keyless Go functions inop on driver's door handle. Door handle replaced under warranty; 2.5 hours. Keyless Go functions inop on driver's door handle. Door handle replaced under warranty; 2.5 hours. | ||
Aug 200926000 mi | Driver's side pre-catalytic converter O2 sensor short caused "Check Engine" light to illuminate. Replaced by dealer under warranty at no cost. Driver's side pre-catalytic converter O2 sensor short caused "Check Engine" light to illuminate. Replaced by dealer under warranty at no cost. | ||
Dec 200930000 mi | Brought SUV in for tire replacement. Asked dealer to replace left front parking lamp as well. Replacing the bulb did not fix the problem, and after diagnosis, headlamp assembly was removed to access and repair wiring harness. Repaired under warranty, 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. SUV wouldn't start while out running errands. Roadside assistance first jump started SUV, then later replaced battery. Brought SUV to dealer for testing, who found bad alternator cable. Part ordered. Right rear exterior door handle will not function with KeylessGo. All other functions intact. Part ordered. Brought SUV in for tire replacement. Asked dealer to replace left front parking lamp as well. Replacing the bulb did not fix the problem, and after diagnosis, headlamp assembly was removed to access and repair wiring harness. Repaired under warranty, 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. SUV wouldn't start while out running errands. Roadside assistance first jump started SUV, then later replaced battery. Brought SUV to dealer for testing, who found bad alternator cable. Part ordered. Right rear exterior door handle will not function with KeylessGo. All other functions intact. Part ordered. | ||
Feb 201031500 mi | SUV wouldn't start while out running errands. Roadside assistance first jump started SUV, then later replaced battery. Brought SUV to dealer for testing, who found bad alternator cable. Part ordered. Right rear exterior door handle will not function with KeylessGo. All other functions intact. Part ordered. | ||
Mar 201031000 mi | Alternator cable replaced under warranty. Right rear exterior door handle replaced under warranty. Right rear exterior door handle replaced under warranty. SUV wouldn't start while out running errands. Roadside assistance first jump started SUV, then later replaced battery. Brought SUV to dealer for testing, who found bad alternator cable. Part replaced. | ||
Jun 201146000 mi | Underbody water leak allowed water into frame, which would flow under deceleration or nose-down parking, into well where computers were located. Multiple control units, wiring harnesses, and underbody panels replaced, welds sealed, Underbody water leak allowed water into frame, which would flow under deceleration or nose-down parking, into well where computers were located. Multiple control units, wiring harnesses, and underbody panels replaced, welds sealed, | ||
Jul 201146 mi | Felt strip on sunroof wind deflector came off. Dealer replaced entire deflector at no cost under warranty.. Felt strip on sunroof wind deflector came off. Dealer replaced entire deflector at no cost under warranty. | ||
Oct 201150000 miUS $100 | Keyless Go functions not working with Driver's side rear door. Door handle assembly replaced. | ||
Jan 201255000 miUS $360 | Cam magnets needed replacing, which illuminated the "Check Engine" light. Replaced in 3 hours. | ||
Mar 201257000 miUS $1350 | Airmatic compressor housing cracked. Replaced. Both exterior door handles would not operate with KeylessGo. Replaced. Second time for both handles. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 20082480 mi | Folding Mirror drivers side stopped functioning. | ||
Jun 20083100 mi | Satellite radio stopped functioning. Shop suspects antennae, but could not fix. | ||
Dec 20086820 mi | Satellite radio stopped functioning. Dealer replaced electronic part - now works. Rear auto tailgate stopped functioning. Also replaced trim under rear window that had gap caused during manufacturing. | ||
Jan 20109300 mi | Radio control unit stopped functioning. No SAT, no AM/FM, no bluetooth. | ||
May 201113020 miC $500 | No audio on radio or satellite radio - control unit blown | ||
Jun 201113640 mi | Shop replaced Audio control unit. (Second time this has been replaced since vehicle was new). Found some frayed wiring was the cause of the control unit blowing. | ||
Jul 201114880 mi | Audio system wiring was replaced. All appears normal now. | ||
May 201322720 miC $950 | Power steering hose blew | ||
Aug 201323560 mi | Camshaft solenoid needed replacement | ||
Sep 201323560 mi | Camshaft Solenoid Problem recurred on other side of engine (according to Dealer). | ||
Mar 201634100 miC $4000 | Power steering seal | ||
Dec 201636580 miC $2000 | Radiator was replaced. Cooling system between power steering and engine coolant failed and fluids passed from one system to the other. Ongoing cross-contamination.. still talking to dealer. | ||
Mar 201737820 miC $400 | Coolant system filler tank ruptured and needed replacement. | ||
Jul 201739060 miC $1800 | Replace power steering pump and steering fluid filler reservoir. | ||
Dec 201740920 miC $600 | Replace battery. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2014US $1200 | 4matics rear air shocks replaced, and compressor. | ||
Oct 2016109200 miUS $150 | Airmatic compressor failure. AC seemed a little weak, so while it was in the shop I asked them to check it out. Needed a little freon but otherwise fine. | ||
Mar 2017110000 miUS $1200 | Power steering rack bushings had worn and needed to be replaced. While it was in, I had all major services performed. | ||
Jan 2018116000 miUS $200 | Suspension air compressor failed. Replaced under warranty. Also replaced a relay. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
Dec 201459000 miUS $750 | Camshaft sensors replaced | ||
Jan 201576000 miUS $1750 | Steering rack failed, replaced. It had been leaking for a while before it failed. | ||
Sep 201566000 miUS $1700 | Replaced rear air struts for the second time. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 200919000 mi | Recall for some faulty sensors that caused check engine light to come on. | ||
Feb 201235000 mi | Oil plugs had a slight leak, replaced them. | ||
Nov 201240300 miUS $700 | Black trim pieces below the side windows were peeling a plastic coating layer and looked bad. Replaced with new parts. | ||
Jul 201450300 miUS $1700 | 2 camshaft sensors replaced Replaced some bolts in front suspension and applied a special wax to fix noisy suspension | ||
May 201555900 mi | Air suspension pump failed, replaced under extended warranty | ||
Sep 201667000 miUS $2900 | Check engine light was on. Camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. 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. |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
Jan 20083000 mi | Driver door handle broken. | ||
Mar 20084000 mi | Broken driver door handle. | ||
Apr 20086000 mi | 2nd trip for drivers window noise, parts ordered Squeaking driver's door seal. 3rd repair to drivers door, parts replaced this time. | ||
Nov 200815000 mi | Air compressor. | ||
Dec 200816000 mi | Rear liftgate will not close. | ||
Jun 200924000 mi | air pump | ||
Jul 200924000 mi | Another Air pump installed | ||
Aug 201041000 mi | TPMS broken when traded. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 200925000 mi | Squeaky passenger seat. Replaced faulty control module (third row windows and rear hatch control). Also replaced battery for second time. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Aug 200923000 mi | Air suspension screaming! Cannot raise the truck. | ||
Jul 201031000 mi | Air suspension | ||
Dec 201139000 miUS $800 | air bag sensor |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
Mar 201138000 miUS $300 | Speaker jamming window regulator causing noise. Faulty install by previous body shop. Suspension bushing noise. Bushings replaced. Broken vanity mirror cover. | ||
Jul 201144000 mi | Automatic lock for auto tailgate failed. new lock repaired the problem. | ||
Apr 201253800 miUS $700 | Leaking steering rack. Car out of warranty so purchased remanufactured unit and replaced myself. | ||
Dec 201266000 miUS $170 | right rear window moulding peeling. replaced part with new replaced camshaft position sensor | ||
Mar 201369000 miUS $380 | Air leak at airmatic pump. Replaced pump and relay. | ||
Dec 201495000 miUS $200 | Rear center seat belt jammed. Replace with new oem | ||
Mar 201598000 miUS $250 | Worn power steering pump causing low boost at low engine speeds. Also replaced reservoir during repair. | ||
Jun 2015101000 miUS $400 | Replace leaking rear airbag. Replaced in pairs. Replace bushings/end links to eliminate clunk noise. | ||
Dec 2015110000 miUS $400 | Replaced rear shock that was leaking. Replaced in pairs | ||
Sep 2016123000 miUS $20 | Broken seat lever | ||
Nov 2017140000 miUS $200 | Master window switch replaced due to broken button. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Aug 201488200 miUS $20 | Drivers window would not roll down. Dismantled door panel and pulled power to window controller. This reset the window function. Works good now. | ||
Sep 201489000 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. | ||
Oct 201489000 miUS $800 | Compressor for suspension was bad | ||
Jun 201592000 miUS $25 | Liftgate hydraulic pump needed fluid. |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
Mar 201140000 mi | 3 fuel injectors failed. | ||
Dec 201150000 mi | Engine developed ticking noise. Dealer confirmed the noise, replaced all injectors, problem not solved. Dealer then claimed noise is normal. |
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 200920000 mi | Automatic trunk door not properly closing. |
Engine not specified
Mercedes-Benz GL in Idaho, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 200721000 miUS $86 | Needed both antenna replaced... "SOS malfunction, drive to workshop" error displayed in dash. | ||
Nov 200722000 mi | Able to get the new parts. Installed and the problem is gone. |
Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 |
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 200810000 mi | Power 3rd row seat would not open and retract. Power tailgate would not close all the way. Motor is supposed to pull in tailgate last few millimeters and would not do so. | ||
Nov 200820000 mi | Power tailgate would not close all the way. Motor is supposed to pull in tailgate last few millimeters and would not do so. Air suspension compressor replaced due to TSB Oil sensor was showing low oil even though oil was full. Software reflash solved problem. | ||
Jun 201150000 mi | Sun visor would not stay against windshield. Was loose. | ||
Sep 201475000 miUS $450 | Got new battery at the extremely expensive rate of $450 installed! | ||
Jul 201797000 miUS $2300 | New rear shocks and rear air springs. Old shocks were worn and old air springs were leaking air. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jun 20071519 mi | Interior imperfections fixed under warranty | ||
Aug 200818000 mi | iPod amplifier fix | ||
Sep 200823000 mi | Replace airmatic compressor. | ||
Dec 200825000 mi | Rear liftgate opener failure. | ||
Oct 200940000 mi | Rear latch failed (electronic) | ||
Dec 200942000 mi | Mirrors closing on door skin. Replaced both mirrors, painted both doors. | ||
Jan 201058000 mi | Driver mirror motor replaced | ||
Jul 201051800 mi | Replace button on COMAND system, replace key | ||
Apr 201164000 mi | Car stalled while driving multiple times. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. | ||
May 201165200 miUS $1000 | Fuel pump intermittent failure. | ||
Sep 201171000 miUS $1800 | Front struts developed air leak. Both had to be replaced. | ||
Feb 201277000 miUS $384 | Rear suspension collapse. Diagnosed valve control block Airmatic compressor failure. Related to misdiagnosed earlier problem. | ||
Apr 201278700 miUS $600 | Glow Plug Control Module failure. Replaced | ||
Oct 201285000 mi | Driver mirror rubbing against door, scratching paint | ||
Feb 201394200 miUS $1200 | Rear air suspension failure Battery not holding charge HID light bulb failure. Not owner replaceable. | ||
Jun 2013100000 miUS $1900 | Had to replace entire xenon headlight unit due to corrosion |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Vermont, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2010 | |||
May 20072000 mi | towed to dealer, intercooler hose replaced | ||
Oct 200715000 mi | bad fuel pump. wrong part arrived at dealer twice. towed to dealer, fuel pump replaced | ||
Mar 200825000 mi | Door handle failed. Locking mechanism did not function. Dealer replaced. | ||
Jun 200835000 miUS $315 | Rear shock leaking, part replaced. | ||
Aug 200962000 miUS $1000 | Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced left rear shock. | ||
Jun 201081000 miUS $1250 | CEL was coming on and the car turned off multiple times while driving. CEL would turn off after a day. Took car to dealer. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Nothing was fixed on the car but it does run normally at the present time. | ||
Sep 201081000 mi | Vehicle intermittantly shuts down. Fuel pump was replaced but it did not solve the problem. Dealer could not find cause of problem. Vehicle traded in. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Arizona, United States May 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
May 20073000 mi | Hose on turbocharger blew off in the mountains of Colorado on Mother's Day, forcing my wife to manually-shift the truck (full of kids and dogs) all the way back to the Phoenix area. When I picked it up the next day, it blew off again, but not since. | ||
Jul 20079000 mi | A vibration in the front end, visible both in the steering and in the front passenger seat, which occurs at highway speeds and has been "fixed" twice by the shop with the same unsuccessful result. | ||
Mar 200954000 mi | Left front suspension strut was leaking, required replacement. | ||
Apr 200957000 miUS $800 | Airbag on top of right front strut exploded, replacement required. | ||
Jan 201080000 miUS $1100 | Lower front control arms had to be replaced because bushings were worn out and not replaceable without full replacement of control arms. | ||
Mar 201083000 miUS $2979 | Turbocharger failed, erratic driving followed by limp mode. This vehicle had the intercooler hose failure three or four times but supposedly that's unrelated. Broken bolts on removal extended repair time (shop broke them). | ||
Jul 201090000 mi | Transmission, including torque converter. Air ride controller, rear shocks. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Mar 201086800 miC $625 | Routine "A" service, while car was in shop the technician detected: Left rear ball joint was squeaky and replaced under extended warranty, and the ride height links were found to be squeaky and required lubrication - 1 hr labor 119/hour paid by me. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Feb 2013140500 miUS $950 | Radiator developed a leak and had to be replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Sep 2007 - Oct 2007 | |||
Jun 20075185 mi | Complained that trans upshift SOMETIMES did not function as expected given similar load-speed conditions. Dealer diagnosed, "no DTCs, no newer DTC software available, No correction required". No time to install newer ECU software just available. | ||
Jul 20078341 mi | Visit to install new ECU software. Software installed. No effect on upshift 'hanging' problem. Dealer test drove w/ instrumentation attached and agreed that "adaptation" settings/results were wrong for transmission. Performed adaptation, no effect on prob | ||
Sep 20079814 mi | Visit to install another new valve body. Installation/adaptation successful. At this same visit, dealer replaced under warranty the processor card for the COMAND NAV system. System had sometimes told driver to make a 'U-Turn' before destination was reache |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 201063000 miUS $125 | passenger mirror cover broke | ||
Feb 201250100 miUS $500 | Back hatch pull down mechanism does not latch immediately. Has been in for adjustment before. Now - out of warranty - they said it needed to be replaced. | ||
Jul 201253500 mi | Serpentine belt broke due to harmonic balancer failing. MBUSA reviewed bill and part on request and paid completely even though out of warranty. It was due to defective part. | ||
Dec 201479000 miUS $350 | Repair was just to replace the drivers side window switch. The plastic had broken and the entire switch needed to be changed. | ||
Jul 201584500 miUS $239 | Driver dash vent broken. Removed broken vent and installed new one Oil Cooler seals leaking. Remove and replace. | ||
Oct 201587300 miUS $2553 | New(reman) strut left front, new spring left rear. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Mississippi, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2007 | |||
Feb 20071500 mi | new intercooler hose installed per factory directive | ||
May 20076000 mi | turbo intercooler hose becoming detached | ||
Jun 20076000 mi | turbo intercooler hose issue. vehicle was bought back by Mercedes on 6/27/2007 |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz GL in Puerto Rico Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Apr 201049000 mi | Front sway bar bushings. Air Suspension failed - car lowered itself until it was not save to drive Front shock absorber and suspension air compressor Problems with air suspension once again. The air suspension would lower itself without warning. | ||
May 201067000 miUS $918 | Adjustable air springs were leaking air. | ||
Jun 201191000 miUS $1900 | Front air spring replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201025000 mi | Suspension had a odd squeaking noise when going over driveway curb. after replicating noise with shop supervisor, he determined it was due to worn/defective front struts. replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201231000 miUS $1000 | power steering pump seals were leaking. replaced pump and added fluid. | ||
Jul 201233200 miUS $1500 | A front strut broke and was replaced. Parts not available for 8 days. Dealer provided loaner car at no charge. | ||
Jun 201338000 miUS $600 | Right front strut would allow front end to settle unevenly if parked for more than 2 days. | ||
Apr 201441200 miUS $1250 | replaced leaking rear suspension air-bags due to poor ride and occasional body leaning | ||
Mar 201767000 miUS $450 | Replaced front brake rotors and pads, replaced rear brake pads | ||
Mar 201867000 miUS $1900 | Replaced rear flexseal and u-joint Replaced front sway bars due to worn joints |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jan 201031000 mi | Engine low coolant appeared on and off. Apparently loose sensor found. | ||
Feb 201031200 mi | Top off coolant light comes on repeatedly. | ||
Jun 201586000 miUS $1900 | System would fail to go into map view. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Sep 201375020 miC $1500 | Rear air suspension developed leaks. Replaced using oem parts from FL. No problem, regular wear and tear. | ||
Dec 201377500 miC $1400 | Front suspension developed leaks. Both bags/struts replaced. | ||
Mar 201588660 miC $200 | slight noise, replaced sway bar. | ||
Dec 201597340 miC $4000 | Replaced all |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jun 201038000 mi | Right rear shocks replaced. Note leaking oil in garage. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
Nov 201045000 mi | ignition cylinder would lock and not turn properly with both key fobs. part replaced under warranty power folding mirrors making noise when opening/closing. Dealer could not duplicate but problem on record with possible warranty replacement | ||
Oct 201152000 miUS $300 | Tailgate lock assembly worked intermittently. Ordered part and related trim clips that broken during the panel removal. Problem fixed. | ||
Nov 201156000 miUS $200 | drained battery by mistake. Jumped per owners manual following morning Power lift gate didn't work; fuse fine. Dealer removed CPU & disconnected neg.cable. CPU sat 30 min. & reset itself. $200 v. $700 if cpu replaced. |
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Minnesota, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2012 | |||
Apr 200941000 mi | Had a minor oil leak on one of the gaskets, not enough to even register low oil. | ||
Aug 201190500 miUS $1500 | Rear suspension problem with the GL450. Replaced shocks and one air shock. | ||
Nov 201195000 miUS $200 | hydraulic liftgate wasn't closing. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 200926000 mi | Camshaft sensor failed. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - May 2013 | |||
Jul 200825000 mi | Cam shaft sensor caused check engine light to come on. Dealer replaced sensor. | ||
Dec 200829000 mi | Camshaft magnet sensor, again, went out. I guess there are 4 total, I have now replaced 3. I'm sure I'll be heading in again one more time. | ||
Dec 201185000 miUS $50 | Air strut was leaking | ||
Sep 2012100000 miUS $50 | Air suspension was leaking. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2011 |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 20076000 mi | Driver side exterior mirror stopped auto dimming. | ||
Mar 200815000 mi | Noise from front steering area. | ||
Apr 200816000 mi | |||
Jul 200818000 mi | ABS/ESP warning lights came on. | ||
Sep 200819000 mi | Rear windows clunking when rolling down. Door handles loose. | ||
Jun 201038000 mi | Steering column loose |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 200716500 mi | GPS navigation system malfunctioned. Company replaced system but could not retain previous saved addresses | ||
Feb 200716001 mi | SRS airbag sensor failed. Dashboard notification. Sensor/connection replaced. | ||
Mar 200830000 mi | SRS sensor enabled. Second time. One problem reported at time or repair could not be replicated, but will be in the April report since the suspension system failed after this repair (within a week). |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 201535500 miUS $3000 | Replaced both rear shocks, were leaking fluid, suspension was not working as it should |
Mercedes-Benz GL in New York, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 20075585 mi | Car began running rough, check engine light came on and eventially would not start. New software for engine and transmission computers added. | ||
Aug 200831000 mi | Rear shock absorber failed (2nd time in 13 months). Also had had mass/air sensor replaced to address check engine issues and also replaced headliner to fix loud rattle near sunroof. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Apr 2007 - May 2012 | |||
Dec 200715000 mi | Check engine light came on... "#x cylinder not firing" message. Took to dealer in Charlottesville, VA over X-mas break. I believe they did a reset but unable to fully reproduce the problem. We have been prblem free as of 1/3/08. K Beltran Raleigh, NC Warranty claim- engine check light came on over X-mas Holiday. One cylinder not firing. Dealer replaced overcoil / leads. Problem resolved as of 12/28/07 | ||
Aug 200826000 mi | CEL came on... dealer replaced cam position sensor... 1 week later problem re-appeared... fuel injector replaced... it has been 3 weeks with no issue... problem presumably resolved... Occasional excess noise heard when making sharp left turn. Problem magnified when going over a speed bump at 2 mph and turning sharp left. Dealer performed a procedure where by they lifted the truck for 4 hrs and then torqued connectors. Problem solved. | ||
Oct 200941000 mi | Air suspension pump failed and was replaced by dealer at no charge (covered under original factory warranty). Truck was still driveable until serviced. | ||
Jan 201045000 mi | Oil leak at cylinder valve (test port)? SA admitted it was a chronic issue. Part was repaired while new part was put on order. Cylinder head port plug (not spark plug) failed causing oil to leak out. Nuisance defect. Dealer 'repaired' /patched plug while in the interim of getting new parts on b/o. Will repair under warranty | ||
Feb 201045800 mi | Power Steering leak. Hose and connections replaced. Resolved via warranty repair. Transmission fluid leak. Fittings /connections repaired / resolved under warranty. | ||
Mar 201047000 mi | While taking in for PM, I observed a Power steering fluid leak, MB replaced hose / clamp under warranty, problem has not recurred. | ||
Jul 201050700 mi | Check engine light... looked up code and got a 'fuel too rich' code. Dealer diagnosed problem to be one of the O2 sensors. Replaced under extended warranty... | ||
Sep 201054000 miUS $150 | Recurring repair but outside additional warranty extended warranty. Front suspension joint was re-lubed (/ retorqued?) due to grinding noise observed after making sharp left turn after going over speed bump at 2 mph. Repaired successful. | ||
Jan 201161000 mi | Recurrence of excess noise in suspension and in steering linkage. Dealer agreed to repair under extended warranty purchased last year | ||
Apr 201275000 mi | Transmission would not shift appropriately, ie stuck in first gear. Dealer repaired under EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN, est repairs w/o warranty would have been 2000 |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
Feb 200813000 miUS $60 | Adjusted rear hatch door to fully close. | ||
Aug 200819000 mi | Keyless Go door handle replaced on drivers door under warranty. | ||
Nov 200937000 mi | outside rearview mirror replaced under warranty | ||
Apr 201041000 mi | keyless-go door handle replaced | ||
Oct 201049000 mi | cam timing sensor replaced under warranty | ||
Nov 201050000 mi | after rough idle at start up, engine light came on. Diagnosis was bad fuel. Dealer reset light and found no problems. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Apr 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
Aug 20077000 mi | Air bag stickers misaligned. | ||
Oct 200945000 mi | Sunroof would not close properly & very noisy. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Oct 2014 | |||
May 20072000 mi | Static from rear audio headphone jacks. Replaced antenna amplifier |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Minnesota, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Feb 201393000 miUS $1200 | computer that controls lights and moon roof | ||
Apr 201396000 miUS $1500 | noisy wheel bearing, identified and replaced | ||
May 201397000 miUS $400 | trim on windows needs replaced | ||
Nov 2013102000 miUS $2000 | air ride suspension failure | ||
Dec 2013102000 mi | Check engine light |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Utah, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
May 201029927 mi | replaced brains of transmission | ||
Apr 201137409 miUS $186 | Cam plugs leaking | ||
Apr 201248000 miUS $1527 | replaced left air strut replace power steering resovoir | ||
Jul 201250000 miUS $1500 | replace right air strut | ||
Feb 201356500 miUS $1000 | Replace Cam Plugs and Centrifuge | ||
Mar 201358000 miUS $1400 | replaced rear suspension bellows | ||
Dec 201367400 miUS $400 | Replace thermostat | ||
Jan 201467400 mi | Oil leak |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201491200 miC $800 | Burned out headlight - other one flickering, will need to do it too |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Nov 201164000 mi | Ongoing issue with pneumatic struts. Have had all four replaced in last 2 years. Now just replaced one AGAIN. Also, this car EATS tires. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Virginia, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
Jan 201239000 miUS $3600 | Power steering reservoir leak Motorized rear hatch intermittently inoperative |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 2014112100 mi | headlight replaced drivers power mirror wire repaired |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 2015112000 miUS $1000 | Vehicle has an air suspension system. The front passenger side suspension was leaking, so it had to be replaced |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Colorado, United States - Oct 2008 | |||
Jan 200822500 mi | speaker blown, not fixed. Oil leak, fixed then leaked again within a week. | ||
Jul 200823000 mi | Took in to fix oil leak. It was in the shop for four days and seamed to go away. Still leaves oil stains in my garage. I will be taking to the shop again for the fourth time this week. Will report the outcome. They did fix the blown speaker. | ||
Oct 200823000 mi | Still has oil leak. Tire pressure light comes on and tire appears to slowly lose air. I will take the car in this week for the fifth time in three months. Loathe this car. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Tennessee, United States - Oct 2007 | |||
Oct 20076500 mi | 2nd time in for the air suspension. It lowers itself down 2 or 3 inches then goes back up. Makes you look like goofball. They can't figure it out and have told me they are going to do nothing. Rattles in the rear I am told are from the headrests being in |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Mar 2015102000 miUS $3200 | All air suspensions (2x front - Arnott), (2x rear Mercedes OEM) | ||
Apr 2015102300 miUS $900 | Safety restraint system (front passenger side) | ||
Jul 2015104000 miUS $450 | Intake Manifold tumbler flap Water pump, thermostat, utility belt, pulleys (2x). The thermostat kicked-off the cycle. Once that was replaced, the water pump displayed symptoms, and the rest followed. Rear (2x) air suspensions |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201046700 mi | power rear door latch was not closing/latching properly. Latch was replaced to resolve problem. | ||
May 201261700 miUS $240 | replaced defective ABS wheel sensor | ||
Jul 201375700 miUS $500 | replaced failed left front pneumatic air shock | ||
Dec 201487000 miUS $300 | Rear Air springs failed, required replacement. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Nov 201059000 mi | Loud noticeable thumping engine noise prompted us to take the truck to the dealership and after 60 days (and counting), we are now told that we will get a new engine! | ||
Sep 201177000 miUS $520 | The truck had a hissing noise in the rear right tire area and the truck was tilted to the right. Found out there was a leak in the suspension. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jul 201065000 miUS $150 | Air suspension short. | ||
Oct 201068000 miUS $900 | Valve block for air suspension Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. | ||
Mar 201170000 miUS $500 | Fuel gauge doesn't read correctly. | ||
Jun 201176000 mi | Fuel gauge reading incorrectly. | ||
Nov 201289300 miUS $1500 | Fuel guage inaccurate. Replaced both fuel senders and fuel pump. Problem fixed. | ||
Mar 201395000 miUS $7000 | Transmission noise |
Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 200830000 mi | trim piece replacement, rear door alignment | ||
Apr 201192000 miUS $1200 | replaced power steering pump window trim that had peeling clearcoat | ||
Nov 2011104000 miUS $1200 | Bad air strut. | ||
Jul 2012120000 miUS $200 | Bad transmission valve body plate | ||
Sep 2013142000 miUS $1400 | Trunk latch failure. Leaking bad air strut. | ||
Feb 2014150100 miUS $200 | Replaced rear air bag. | ||
Sep 2014168000 miUS $200 | Second time the airbag was replaced. | ||
May 2015190000 miUS $350 | Needed new air compressor at 190,000 miles. Cost was $350 for compressor and did it myself. | ||
Sep 2016203000 miUS $600 | New drivers side front air strut. Purchased from Rebuild Master Tech and had a shop install. | ||
Mar 2017206000 miUS $200 | Arnott front strut failure. Replaced - only labor cost | ||
Apr 2017206000 miUS $1800 | Replaced intake flap mechanism. Replaced cam magnetic pickup, Proactively changed crank position sensor. Replaced power steering mounts. | ||
Jul 2018238000 miUS $150 | Replacing can magnets and sensors again. Mechanic feels it is a defective VVT cam sprocket. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 200937000 mi | Tire pressure sensors replaced. | ||
Sep 200938000 mi | Warning came on dashboard- tire pressure AND brakes. Wife took car to dealer - had to keep it overnight to order some brake parts - rental car given. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 200935000 mi | Front hydraulic pump in transmission failed resulting in no forward or reverse drive. | ||
Apr 201047000 mi | Power steering fluid leak caused by cracked reservoir. Interior rearview mirror also replaced due to original not staying in position. | ||
Nov 201057000 mi | Front driver's side suspension would drop when vehicle parked for several hours. Replaced air suspension strut. | ||
Jan 201160000 mi | Engine oil leak cured by replacing three camshaft plugs in cylinder head. False low engine oil warning message cured by replacing oil level sensor. | ||
Mar 201163000 mi | Right front air suspension collapsed when parked. Successfully fixed on second attempt. | ||
Dec 201179000 mi | Replaced crankshaft position sensor Stored code indicated problem with transmission ECM although no symptoms obvious to driver. | ||
Sep 201294000 miUS $200 | Tailgate latch failed - latch assembly was replaced. | ||
Sep 2013115000 miUS $350 | One rear air spring leaking - replaced both sides. | ||
May 2014126100 miUS $1200 | Replace front and rear air springs due to leaks. Also replace front struts and rear shocks. | ||
Oct 2016158000 miUS $1500 | Replaced failed starter motor Replace failed A/C compressor Replace failing air suspension compressor |
Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 201058000 mi | overheated. thermostat replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jan 201036000 mi | Transmission got stuck in one gear and only reset after turning off ignition. Happened three times. They could not replicate or find a fault code but updated the software. Has happened once since and waiting to drive to dealer while it is occuring | ||
Mar 201039000 mi | Previous problem with transmission. Left vehicle with the dealer and they were able to replicate the problem and fix. |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Nov 200710000 mi | rear hatch not locking properly when closed intercooler hoses replaced with updated versions (diesel engine) clicking in sunroof area when closed completely. dealer could not duplicate. only happens when sunroof completely closed. | ||
Feb 200814000 mi | Check engine light came on, GL shut down. Restarted and drove but check engine light remained. Took in next day for service. Part ordered from Germany so Gl sat for 4 full business days before part arrived. New part was fuel rail (diesel). |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
Mercedes-Benz GL in South Africa Jul 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 200831620 mi | Air mass sensor replaced. Apparently a factory fault. Part modification. Compressor and relay replaced. | ||
Dec 200837200 mi | Brakes sqealing. Front suspension knocking. | ||
Jan 201063240 mi | Pressure regulating valve, crankcase ventilation leaks, air filter element blocked | ||
Oct 2010 | Front torsion bar linkage worn | ||
Jun 201189900 miR 240 | Water entered the well area below passenger seat where the electronics are housed. All shorted out. Source of water leak not determined. | ||
Feb 2016111600 miR 6000 | replace two bellows |
8-cylinder automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 200830000 miUS $484 | Black rubber molding inside front passenger door has worn out and leaves black flakes all over the carpet. Part was ordered 2 weeks ago but not in yet. Hissing crackling feedback from speakers when using radio, CD player or bluetooth for phone. Dealer updated software and problem was solved. |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
Mercedes-Benz GL in Alaska, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 200810000 mi | Left rear shock failed |