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Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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Mercedes-Benz GL repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 387 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 21000 mi	Replaced door seals, both front and rear doors.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Delaware, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 2000 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 2017 12000 mi US $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 2017 15000 mi	Low oil warning. Dealership added oil.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 26000 mi US $147	High speed vibration. Turned out to be faulty tire.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2016
Jun 2015 4000 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.

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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 2016 34200 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 2016 40000 mi	Drivers seat (bottom portion) was replaced because of the squeak. This did not fix the problem so they replaced the entire chair.
May 2021 136000 mi	pads replaced

Mercedes-Benz GL in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2020
Nov 2015 10000 mi	Software update.
Jul 2017 29000 mi US $884	Rear brake pads and discs
Aug 2017 29000 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 2015 4000 mi	torque converter failure - parts had to be replaced
Apr 2018 38300 mi US $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 2022 100000 mi	Torque converter Front suspension Differential

Mercedes-Benz GL in Alaska, United States Apr 2018 - Aug 2020
Jun 2018 22000 mi	Alignment and rear air vent replacement that was supposed to be done at purchase as part of CPO sale.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States May 2016 - Oct 2018
Dec 2017 26000 mi US $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 2016 11300 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 2015 6000 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 2016 17800 mi	Ad blue leak at engine.
Jun 2016 25000 mi	Rear hatch quit working. Left rear third row seat stopped locking in the down position.
Nov 2016 30600 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 2015 10000 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 2015 10300 mi	Rear passenger window shade edging unraveled
May 2016 20100 mi	Rear window sunshade unravelling, both driver and passenger side.
Jul 2016 21300 mi	Battery died. Could not jump start the car, had the charge over night to start the car. Dealer replaced battery.
Jul 2017 27000 mi	Faulty O2 sensor

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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 2018 52554 mi US $3661	Software update Replaced shocks Linkage seized

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2016
Aug 2015 48000 mi	Cooling hose was loose. Replaced hose and fluids.
Jul 2016 62000 mi	Valve spring

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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.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015 16000 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 2016 43400 mi	rear camera malfunction
May 2016 45600 mi	antifreeze leak

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2022
Oct 2017 46000 mi	Motor mounts replaced due to shuddering at idle. 360 surround camera had poor night visibility. Dealer performed software update.
Nov 2017 48000 mi	Pass side 3rd row side window separated from actuator. Entire side window was replaced under warranty.
Mar 2018 50000 mi	Driver's side air inlet tube was torn. Replaced by dealer under goodwill as tear likely caused when car was previously serviced.
Aug 2022 88000 mi US $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 2022 90000 mi US $2000	Left front suspension

Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
Feb 2018 77000 mi	Motor mounts replaced

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Mercedes-Benz GL in U.S. Minor Outlying Islands May 2022 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 117800 mi $3200	Transfer case, chain slipping making knocking noise

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Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015 12000 mi	Replaced faulty exhaust particulate sensor.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015 22600 mi	CEL light on. Replaced Soot Particulate sensor.
May 2015 24000 mi	CEL light on. Replaced EGR sensor
Jun 2016 43400 mi	Compressor for air suspension failed. Compressor and relay replaced.
Sep 2017 60760 mi C $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 2018 77500 mi C $925	Torn CV boot. Boot replaced and repacked. Required 4 wheel alignment as well. Seemed expensive for the task completed.
Mar 2021 113460 mi C $500	replace front level links
Jan 2022 124000 mi C $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 2016 5580 mi	CEL ON and NOX SENSOR Replaced

Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017
Feb 2015 11000 mi	transmission upshift flairing when cold, software update, didn't really help
Nov 2015 21000 mi	Funky smell

Mercedes-Benz GL in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 102000 mi	Timing chain replacement

Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021 108000 mi US $5000	Diagnosed problem, could not fix it due to lack of parts Had to replace the DEF heater and the DEF pump
Aug 2021 112000 mi US $1500	Replaced air mass sensor
Jun 2022 114000 mi US $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 2017 37000 mi	Console rattle

Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - May 2021
Jun 2018 58000 mi US $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 2017 44000 mi US $850	Replace rear brakes, rotors, sensor wire
Apr 2018 46000 mi	Urea Sensor and heater defective, replaced

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Nov 2016 - Jul 2018
Dec 2017 60000 mi	Soft-close on driver's side rear failed to work.
Jul 2018 64000 mi	DEF tank gasket leak DEF heater failed

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Massachusetts, United States - Nov 2013
Nov 2013 9500 mi	Replaced front brake rotors and pads (warped)

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Missouri, United States - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 3220 mi US $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 2021 100000 mi US $3500	Coolant all over the floor of my garage

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016 46000 mi US $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 2018 89000 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 2021 85500 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 2021 78000 mi US $1753	AC condenser, belts and pulleys

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 70060 mi C $1000	Maintenance

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 49500 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 2017 54600 mi US $400	Timing chain and tensioner were replaced after the chain stretched and was causing a loud grinding noise at startup.
Jan 2018 62300 mi US $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 2018 66000 mi	Downstream NOx sensor replaced under federal emissions warranty

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Hawaii, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 23500 mi US $1000	One of the sensors went bad, had to have it towed in

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Mercedes-Benz GL in West Virginia, United States - Nov 2015
Nov 2015 50895 mi US $3795	Oil leak from the rear air sealer.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Nevada, United States Dec 2021 - May 2022
Jan 2021 175877 mi US $1200	Radiator leak, radiator replaced
Feb 2021 176000 mi US $200	air strut
Dec 2021 183454 mi US $1000	Cooling system hoses

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 57040 mi	Major engine problem which started with timing chain, injector repair, cylinder damage. In end MB performed and engine rebuild.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jun 2018 - Apr 2022
May 2018 97000 mi US $249	Battery discharges itself
Jan 2022 128000 mi US $2400	Replaced break pads Replaced front rear driver side struts.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Tennessee, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2014 68000 mi US $500	Replaced left front strut Replaced rear pads and sensor
Jun 2018 131000 mi US $191	Hatch electric closer replacement
Jul 2020 165000 mi	Air pump for suspension under warranty Rear air bags under warranty Both rear air bags
Dec 2021 175000 mi	air strut
Feb 2022 182000 mi US $300	Belt, pulleys and tensioner
May 2022 185000 mi US $100	Oil separator
Jun 2022 185000 mi	LF air strut

Mercedes-Benz GL in Connecticut, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2022
Dec 2016 61775 mi US $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.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 17680 mi	Turbocharger oil line replaced due to leak

Mercedes-Benz GL in Wisconsin, United States - Feb 2014
Mar 2013 60000 mi US $3500	leaking oil - replaced all seals on top half of engine and turob
Aug 2013 70000 mi US $650	replaced serpentine belt and tensioner
Oct 2013 72500 mi US $5500	turbo failing - adblue tank failure (heat) - Mercedes covered all parts out of warranty - i had to head labor
Feb 2014 72000 mi US $1600	replaced oil temp / coolant temp sensors / replaced battery

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States - Mar 2017
Jun 2015 50000 mi US $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 2016 60000 mi US $3000	Airmatic Failed. Rear Right and front right Suspension Failed. Compressor replaced as well as RR and FR suspension bags.
Mar 2017 US $208	Earlier Replaced Idler Pulley was replaced once again under part warranty. Belt drive was also replaced at this point.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015 93000 mi	battery would not hold charge
Apr 2015 93700 mi C $1200	Alternator failed, would not charge battery
Mar 2016 105400 mi C $6000	Intake failed, needed to replace whole air intake system - known problem with Bluetec engines

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2016
Dec 2009 6389 mi	Needed software update. Replace amplifier for subwoofer.
Sep 2010 15451 mi	Check Engine light on. Replaced temp sensor.
May 2011 25462 mi	Temp sensor from NOX replaced
Feb 2012 29869 mi US $872	Replaced defective Pirelli tires.
Apr 2013 41421 mi US $180	Replaced NOx sensor
Mar 2014 49841 mi US $1045	Oil cooler leak. Oil cooler gaskets replaced.
Apr 2015 54200 mi	Rear air shock was not working. Replaced under MB extended warranty.
May 2015 59000 mi	Driver's front air shock needed replacing.
Jan 2016 52000 mi	Ad Blue sensor shorted. Left front air shock failed.
Feb 2016 65000 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 2013 35000 mi	Had an oil leak at the heat exchanger from a previous repair. It was covered under warranty.
Jan 2014 36100 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 2009 2500 mi	Bad relay that led to battery draining.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States - May 2013
May 2013 55000 mi US $60	coupling in steering column became loose and was tightened. steering aligmnment performed.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014 96000 mi US $425	ac quit blowing cold air--compressor and fan replaced

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
May 2017 84000 mi US $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 2015 93000 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 2015 97500 mi US $1650	Replaced Air-matic air compressor. and 2 front air strut assemblies
Dec 2017 114000 mi	replaced airbag under recall
Nov 2021 166000 mi US $700	Replaced steering rack bushings and performed 4 wheel alignment
Jan 2022 167000 mi US $1000	Replace 3 door lock actuator
Jul 2022 174000 mi US $390	Replaced front aromatic strut . Part was under warranty, previously replaced. Only paid labor cost.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 68500 mi US $1000	Right front air strut collapsed due to air bladder rupture. Repaired under warranty.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 70000 mi US $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 2009 9000 mi	Slow window raise, fixed, Wiper Blades - replaced, Perfect Service, $0 Cost - Warranty

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Idaho, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2022
Mar 2017 126000 mi US $700	Replaced front air springs and shocks.
Dec 2017 129000 mi US $250	Previously put in non-Mercedes battery but it was weak in cold weather so replaced with genuine Mercedes car battery.
Mar 2021 137000 mi US $3000	Replace oil cooler and seals.

Mercedes-Benz GL in South Carolina, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Jul 2011 45000 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 2013 65000 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 2013 65300 mi US $950	Glow Plug Failure and replacement (6)
Aug 2013 67100 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 2014 78000 mi US $1400	Air matic strut

Mercedes-Benz GL in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
Jun 2012 26000 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. Defect past warranty period in Power steering
Oct 2013 33300 mi	replaced left rear airbag
Dec 2013 35000 mi	oil leak from deep in engine. required much labor and seals and gaskets as well as pipe sockets
Jan 2014 35000 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 2012 70000 mi US $700	Replaced Rear Airsprings and struts
Jun 2013 80000 mi US $900	Replaced front airsprings and struts.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2014
Dec 2010 45000 mi	Rear hatch wouldn't latch 1 out of 15 cycles. Same thing when took delivery, just came back a month later. Re-adjusted and no further issues at this time.
Apr 2011 47500 mi	Trim pieces at base of every window were peeling a protective coating. Covered under warranty. No cost.
Aug 2011 52300 mi US $900	Rear black bumper had serious fade. Replaced at no cost, covered by warranty.
Dec 2011 58000 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 2012 63000 mi	The steering rack was leaking fluid. Entire unit replaced under warranty. CSR said it was about a $3000 job. My cost, $0.
Jun 2013 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.
Nov 2013 87400 mi US $14	Oil differential pressure switch replaced. Oil leak repaired, broken oil cap.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2015
Jan 2013 108300 mi US $135	Glow Plug controller
Nov 2013 109100 mi US $15	Oil cap. I accidentally got it on crooked, the tech said that it should fit tight enough not to allow that.
Mar 2015 121000 mi	Replaced leaking air spring
Apr 2015 121000 mi US $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 2014 56000 mi US $2000	Power door locks went out, O rings on engine leaking

Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 23000 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 2013 82000 mi	Replaced steering rack.
Jul 2014 88500 mi	Replaced L/F Airmatic strut. A/C needed freon recharge.
Sep 2014 91000 mi	Replace R/F Airmatic strut A/C blower fan noisy. Replaced A/C blower motor.
Dec 2014 94000 mi	#3 cylinder injector leak. Replaced injector and fuel hose.
Mar 2015 95000 mi US $2200	Both rear air bellows failed. Turbo seals leaking.
Dec 2015 105000 mi US $307	Fuel line came loose. Was reclamped and new fuel filter installed.
Feb 2016 105300 mi US $1100	Replaced motor and transmission mounts.
Mar 2016 106000 mi US $1100	Replaced glow plugs and control module.
Jun 2016 106000 mi US $6500	Replaced compressor, drier, and evaporator. Compressor seized, breaking belt and pulley.
Mar 2017 115000 mi US $2400	Both rear air struts were leaking and passenger front air strut failed. Temp sensor at DPF failed.
Dec 2017 120000 mi US $1600	Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced.
Jan 2018 120000 mi US $168	Additional bushings were perished and required replacement, Still functional, but they were getting noisy.
Nov 2021 138000 mi US $1800	Replaced front right air strut.
Jun 2022 148000 mi US $1084	L/F air strut failed. R&R L front air strut

Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
Aug 2014 133000 mi US $1300	Torque converter replaced, I bought the truck knowing it needed the repair, got a really good price for it.
Mar 2016 170000 mi US $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 2015 152300 mi US $500	Front left air strut and Right rear air spring replaced.
Aug 2016 158600 mi US $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 2016 72000 mi US $377	Electric rear gate latch failed. Replaced with new part from Mercedes dealer in LA area. Hooray for ebay!!
Dec 2016 75000 mi US $123	Glow Plug power module failed. Ordered a replacement from RockAuto and installed it. Problem solved.
Apr 2017 76000 mi US $300	Issue with small auxiliary battery and then actuator in turbo manifold.
May 2017 79000 mi US $800	Turbocharger flap actuator failed.
Aug 2017 82000 mi US $1200	AC Compressor failed. Replaced.
Dec 2017 86000 mi	Air bag intermittent failure.
Mar 2018 84000 mi US $250	Replaced leaking [suspension] airbag.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - May 2011
Nov 2010 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.
Jan 2011 97000 mi US $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 2009 15000 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 2009 19000 mi	Fuel pump faulty. Engine shutting off intermittently.
May 2010 30300 mi US $350	leaking oil light sensor malfunction
Sep 2010 32000 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 2010 64000 mi US $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 2011 68000 mi US $250	key fob failure
Jul 2011 80000 mi	temp exhaust sensor replaced

Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2018
Dec 2007 1000 mi	M-B insisted on reflash of ECU whenever vehicle appeared in shop. Need for reflash unknown - M-B wouldn't tell.
Feb 2008 5000 mi	Owners manual had many missing critical pages with duplicate pages where the missing pages should have been. Manual replaced after many weeks wait. 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 2008 15000 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 2008 16000 mi	Driver door handle refused to 'retract' to 'ready' position. Handle OR lock (latch) malfunction. Parts back ordered. Shop did not take door apart to confirm source of problem.
Jan 2009 24000 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 2009 26000 mi	Problem per description above. Resolution: Dealer replaced door latch assys for all four doors and installed updated springs for all 4 door handle bearing brackets
Aug 2009 34000 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 2009 35000 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 2010 52000 mi US $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 2011 56000 mi US $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 2011 56000 mi	Exterior mirror, passenger side would not adjust electrically. Plug had disconnected, dealer reconnected plug.
Jul 2011 64000 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 2012 76000 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 2013 95000 mi US $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 2014 100000 mi US $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 2014 103000 mi US $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 2015 49700 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 2015 110000 mi US $1	Chronic power steering leak. PS squealed when running. Added 50ml PS fluid.
Dec 2016 128000 mi US $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 2009 6000 mi	Small oil leak caused by uninstalled o-ring at the factory.
Apr 2009 8000 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 2009 15000 mi	fuel tank locking door broken---dealer replaced switch that locks fuel door to frame
Nov 2009 20000 mi	Left rear seat raise/lower motor defective. Replaced with new part.
Oct 2010 35000 mi	cam shaft problem reported by check engine light
Dec 2010 37000 mi	unknown sensor causing check engine light to illuminate; sensor replaced
May 2011 44500 mi	Liftgate stuck closed and would not unlatch
Sep 2011 52000 mi	Tire pressure monitoring system failure. TPMS System still not working after 2 failed attempts by the dealer to resolve.
Jan 2012 41200 mi	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): malfunction finally diagnosed and repaired.
Jun 2012 65000 mi	Strut replaced. Had to order part from Germany. covered under extended warranty.
Sep 2012 72000 mi	The other front strut broke and had to be repaired under warranty.
Feb 2013 75700 mi	Electrical ignition relay replaced. Truck had to be towed on flatbed to dealer. Battery died.
Aug 2013 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.
Oct 2013 95300 mi	Power steering pump and controller went out. another busted air shock--fourth time this has happened on this vehicle
Nov 2013 98000 mi	Drivers door lock no longer worked with electric door lock--had to replace
Mar 2014 108000 mi	Leaky oil pump needing full replacement. Also caused damage to servo motors attached to oil pump and other parts.
Apr 2014 109300 mi US $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 2015 132000 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 2015 142200 mi	Torque converter went out. Had to replace most of transmission. Park distance sensors malfunction
Mar 2016 148000 mi US $1500	Front left strut (air suspension) failure. (2nd time for this wheel)

Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2008
Mar 2008 10000 mi	Rear a/c not cooling properly. Passenger seat creaks when occupied. Faulty rear door seal.
Jul 2008 18500 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 2009 6700 mi	Low oil level. Drove to dealer and refilled with no charge.
Oct 2009 15000 mi	ABS/Engine warning lights + skidding occurred. Crankshaft sensor faulty and replaced under warranty.
Jul 2011 30700 mi	Corroded wires to battery. Battery does not charge.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2013
May 2008 2000 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 2008 3000 mi	Homelink garage door transmitter not functioning properly
Dec 2008 11000 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 2009 12000 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 2009 23000 mi	Oil pan leaking from prior oil sensor repair and oil pan replacement
Dec 2009 24000 mi	Oil leak
Jan 2010 25000 mi	Release handle on second row folding seat broke off
Jun 2010 30000 mi	Check engine light and glow plug light illuminated. Dealer found a loose bolt near the glow plug that was creating a short.
Jan 2011 39000 mi	Check engine light came on - replaced exhaust pressure sensor.
Apr 2011 42300 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 2011 44000 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 2011 45300 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 2011 52000 mi	Rear latch not closing properly in cold weather. Has been an ongoing issue since Day 1.
Aug 2012 62800 mi US $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 2012 67000 mi	Car was leaking oil due to failed oil cooler. Oil cooler replaced. Exhaust fumes entering the cabin. Replaced faulty exhaust gasket.
Feb 2013 68800 mi	Car leaking oil. Oil cooler replaced again.
Mar 2013 68000 mi	Car leaking oil again and check engine light on; car in limp home mode. Oil intercooler replaced again and seals replaced.
Apr 2013 68800 mi	Oil/Coolant leaking again

Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011 28000 mi	Rear hatch pressure strut was leaking. Power door could not open fully. Replaced strut.
May 2012 45300 mi	Front air springs leaking. Car sagged when parked. Replaced.
Jun 2012 51000 mi US $600	Steering rack leaking fluid.

Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 22000 mi	Replaced fuel pump.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jan 2013
Oct 2009 38000 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 2010 47000 mi	Two wheels developed cracks on one spoke. The cracks went all the way through. They ordered and replaced with new wheels under factory warranty.
Jun 2011 70000 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 2012 89000 mi	Keyless entry, Driver's door handle repleced.
Oct 2012 94000 mi US $1475	Replace strut on Airmatic suspension.
Nov 2012 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.
Dec 2012 95000 mi US $400	Battery was replaced. It was the original battery.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
Apr 2011 14000 mi	Leaky oil tube and diesel fuel line

Mercedes-Benz GL in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
Feb 2011 38000 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 2011 40000 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 2011 46000 mi	Rear lift gate mechanism failed. Could not open, lock or operate. Entire system had to be replaced. I have had 28 entirely different problems with this vehicle since I bought it 3 years ago!!! I'm afraid to drive it anywhere! SUCKS!
Jan 2012 38500 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 2009 11160 mi	Driver's door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced. Also driver's side rear door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Virginia, United States - Jul 2008
Jul 2008 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.

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 2018 65000 mi US $44000	Power steering pump parts in steering

Mercedes-Benz GL in Connecticut, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2011 40000 mi US $750	Check engine light and fuel low warning when fuel not low. Dealer replaced hose and carbon filter in fuel system.
Apr 2014 52000 mi US $800	Battery (both) needed replacement Camshaft sensor (one of two bad)

Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
May 2016 76900 mi US $700	air suspension error message. replace air compressor for the air shocks.

Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2011
May 2008 6000 mi	Broken door handle.
Jun 2009 22000 mi	Oxygen Sensor causing Check Engine Light to come on. Door Handle loose, needed to be secured.
Sep 2009 25000 mi	Faulty Fuel Pump
Sep 2011 42000 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 2008 6000 mi	Electrical codes #2193 and #0436. Replaced right 02 sensor which controls the right side heater.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2014
Oct 2007 1000 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 2008 15000 mi	Driver's side rear outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Driver's side rear outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty.
Nov 2008 16000 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 2008 19000 mi	Driver's side front outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Successful repair. 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 2009 23000 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 2009 26000 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 2009 30000 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 2010 31500 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 2010 31000 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 2011 46000 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 2011 46 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 2011 50000 mi US $100	Keyless Go functions not working with Driver's side rear door. Door handle assembly replaced.
Jan 2012 55000 mi US $360	Cam magnets needed replacing, which illuminated the "Check Engine" light. Replaced in 3 hours.
Mar 2012 57000 mi US $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 2008 2480 mi	Folding Mirror drivers side stopped functioning.
Jun 2008 3100 mi	Satellite radio stopped functioning. Shop suspects antennae, but could not fix.
Dec 2008 6820 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 2010 9300 mi	Radio control unit stopped functioning. No SAT, no AM/FM, no bluetooth.
May 2011 13020 mi C $500	No audio on radio or satellite radio - control unit blown
Jun 2011 13640 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 2011 14880 mi	Audio system wiring was replaced. All appears normal now.
May 2013 22720 mi C $950	Power steering hose blew
Aug 2013 23560 mi	Camshaft solenoid needed replacement
Sep 2013 23560 mi	Camshaft Solenoid Problem recurred on other side of engine (according to Dealer).
Mar 2016 34100 mi C $4000	Power steering seal
Dec 2016 36580 mi C $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 2017 37820 mi C $400	Coolant system filler tank ruptured and needed replacement.
Jul 2017 39060 mi C $1800	Replace power steering pump and steering fluid filler reservoir.
Dec 2017 40920 mi C $600	Replace battery.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
Jan 2014 US $1200	4matics rear air shocks replaced, and compressor.
Oct 2016 109200 mi US $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 2017 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.
Jan 2018 116000 mi US $200	Suspension air compressor failed. Replaced under warranty. Also replaced a relay.

Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2018
Dec 2014 59000 mi US $750	Camshaft sensors replaced
Jan 2015 76000 mi US $1750	Steering rack failed, replaced. It had been leaking for a while before it failed.
Sep 2015 66000 mi US $1700	Replaced rear air struts for the second time.

Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2018
Oct 2009 19000 mi	Recall for some faulty sensors that caused check engine light to come on.
Feb 2012 35000 mi	Oil plugs had a slight leak, replaced them.
Nov 2012 40300 mi US $700	Black trim pieces below the side windows were peeling a plastic coating layer and looked bad. Replaced with new parts.
Jul 2014 50300 mi US $1700	2 camshaft sensors replaced Replaced some bolts in front suspension and applied a special wax to fix noisy suspension
May 2015 55900 mi	Air suspension pump failed, replaced under extended warranty
Sep 2016 67000 mi US $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.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2010
Jan 2008 3000 mi	Driver door handle broken.
Mar 2008 4000 mi	Broken driver door handle.
Apr 2008 6000 mi	2nd trip for drivers window noise, parts ordered Squeaking driver's door seal. 3rd repair to drivers door, parts replaced this time.
Nov 2008 15000 mi	Air compressor.
Dec 2008 16000 mi	Rear liftgate will not close.
Jun 2009 24000 mi	air pump
Jul 2009 24000 mi	Another Air pump installed
Aug 2010 41000 mi	TPMS broken when traded.

Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 25000 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 2009 23000 mi	Air suspension screaming! Cannot raise the truck.
Jul 2010 31000 mi	Air suspension
Dec 2011 39000 mi US $800	air bag sensor

Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2018
Mar 2011 38000 mi US $300	Speaker jamming window regulator causing noise. Faulty install by previous body shop. Suspension bushing noise. Bushings replaced. Broken vanity mirror cover.
Jul 2011 44000 mi	Automatic lock for auto tailgate failed. new lock repaired the problem.
Apr 2012 53800 mi US $700	Leaking steering rack. Car out of warranty so purchased remanufactured unit and replaced myself.
Dec 2012 66000 mi US $170	right rear window moulding peeling. replaced part with new replaced camshaft position sensor
Mar 2013 69000 mi US $380	Air leak at airmatic pump. Replaced pump and relay.
Dec 2014 95000 mi US $200	Rear center seat belt jammed. Replace with new oem
Mar 2015 98000 mi US $250	Worn power steering pump causing low boost at low engine speeds. Also replaced reservoir during repair.
Jun 2015 101000 mi US $400	Replace leaking rear airbag. Replaced in pairs. Replace bushings/end links to eliminate clunk noise.
Dec 2015 110000 mi US $400	Replaced rear shock that was leaking. Replaced in pairs
Sep 2016 123000 mi US $20	Broken seat lever
Nov 2017 140000 mi US $200	Master window switch replaced due to broken button.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014 88200 mi US $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 2014 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.
Oct 2014 89000 mi US $800	Compressor for suspension was bad
Jun 2015 92000 mi US $25	Liftgate hydraulic pump needed fluid.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011 40000 mi	3 fuel injectors failed.
Dec 2011 50000 mi	Engine developed ticking noise. Dealer confirmed the noise, replaced all injectors, problem not solved. Dealer then claimed noise is normal.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 20000 mi	Automatic trunk door not properly closing.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Idaho, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 21000 mi US $86	Needed both antenna replaced... "SOS malfunction, drive to workshop" error displayed in dash.
Nov 2007 22000 mi	Able to get the new parts. Installed and the problem is gone.

Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2008 10000 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 2008 20000 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 2011 50000 mi	Sun visor would not stay against windshield. Was loose.
Sep 2014 75000 mi US $450	Got new battery at the extremely expensive rate of $450 installed!
Jul 2017 97000 mi US $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 2007 1519 mi	Interior imperfections fixed under warranty
Aug 2008 18000 mi	iPod amplifier fix
Sep 2008 23000 mi	Replace airmatic compressor.
Dec 2008 25000 mi	Rear liftgate opener failure.
Oct 2009 40000 mi	Rear latch failed (electronic)
Dec 2009 42000 mi	Mirrors closing on door skin. Replaced both mirrors, painted both doors.
Jan 2010 58000 mi	Driver mirror motor replaced
Jul 2010 51800 mi	Replace button on COMAND system, replace key
Apr 2011 64000 mi	Car stalled while driving multiple times. Replaced crankshaft position sensor.
May 2011 65200 mi US $1000	Fuel pump intermittent failure.
Sep 2011 71000 mi US $1800	Front struts developed air leak. Both had to be replaced.
Feb 2012 77000 mi US $384	Rear suspension collapse. Diagnosed valve control block Airmatic compressor failure. Related to misdiagnosed earlier problem.
Apr 2012 78700 mi US $600	Glow Plug Control Module failure. Replaced
Oct 2012 85000 mi	Driver mirror rubbing against door, scratching paint
Feb 2013 94200 mi US $1200	Rear air suspension failure Battery not holding charge HID light bulb failure. Not owner replaceable.
Jun 2013 100000 mi US $1900	Had to replace entire xenon headlight unit due to corrosion

Mercedes-Benz GL in Vermont, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2010
May 2007 2000 mi	towed to dealer, intercooler hose replaced
Oct 2007 15000 mi	bad fuel pump. wrong part arrived at dealer twice. towed to dealer, fuel pump replaced
Mar 2008 25000 mi	Door handle failed. Locking mechanism did not function. Dealer replaced.
Jun 2008 35000 mi US $315	Rear shock leaking, part replaced.
Aug 2009 62000 mi US $1000	Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced left rear shock.
Jun 2010 81000 mi US $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 2010 81000 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 2007 3000 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 2007 9000 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 2009 54000 mi	Left front suspension strut was leaking, required replacement.
Apr 2009 57000 mi US $800	Airbag on top of right front strut exploded, replacement required.
Jan 2010 80000 mi US $1100	Lower front control arms had to be replaced because bushings were worn out and not replaceable without full replacement of control arms.
Mar 2010 83000 mi US $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 2010 90000 mi	Transmission, including torque converter. Air ride controller, rear shocks.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2010 86800 mi C $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 2013 140500 mi US $950	Radiator developed a leak and had to be replaced.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Sep 2007 - Oct 2007
Jun 2007 5185 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 2007 8341 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 2007 9814 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 2010 63000 mi US $125	passenger mirror cover broke
Feb 2012 50100 mi US $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 2012 53500 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 2014 79000 mi US $350	Repair was just to replace the drivers side window switch. The plastic had broken and the entire switch needed to be changed.
Jul 2015 84500 mi US $239	Driver dash vent broken. Removed broken vent and installed new one Oil Cooler seals leaking. Remove and replace.
Oct 2015 87300 mi US $2553	New(reman) strut left front, new spring left rear.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Mississippi, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2007
Feb 2007 1500 mi	new intercooler hose installed per factory directive
May 2007 6000 mi	turbo intercooler hose becoming detached
Jun 2007 6000 mi	turbo intercooler hose issue. vehicle was bought back by Mercedes on 6/27/2007

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Puerto Rico Mar 2010 - Sep 2011
Apr 2010 49000 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 2010 67000 mi US $918	Adjustable air springs were leaking air.
Jun 2011 91000 mi US $1900	Front air spring replaced

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010 25000 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 2012 31000 mi US $1000	power steering pump seals were leaking. replaced pump and added fluid.
Jul 2012 33200 mi US $1500	A front strut broke and was replaced. Parts not available for 8 days. Dealer provided loaner car at no charge.
Jun 2013 38000 mi US $600	Right front strut would allow front end to settle unevenly if parked for more than 2 days.
Apr 2014 41200 mi US $1250	replaced leaking rear suspension air-bags due to poor ride and occasional body leaning
Mar 2017 67000 mi US $450	Replaced front brake rotors and pads, replaced rear brake pads
Mar 2018 67000 mi US $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 2010 31000 mi	Engine low coolant appeared on and off. Apparently loose sensor found.
Feb 2010 31200 mi	Top off coolant light comes on repeatedly.
Jun 2015 86000 mi US $1900	System would fail to go into map view.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2016
Sep 2013 75020 mi C $1500	Rear air suspension developed leaks. Replaced using oem parts from FL. No problem, regular wear and tear.
Dec 2013 77500 mi C $1400	Front suspension developed leaks. Both bags/struts replaced.
Mar 2015 88660 mi C $200	slight noise, replaced sway bar.
Dec 2015 97340 mi C $4000	Replaced all

Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010 38000 mi	Right rear shocks replaced. Note leaking oil in garage.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
Nov 2010 45000 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 2011 52000 mi US $300	Tailgate lock assembly worked intermittently. Ordered part and related trim clips that broken during the panel removal. Problem fixed.
Nov 2011 56000 mi US $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.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Minnesota, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2012
Apr 2009 41000 mi	Had a minor oil leak on one of the gaskets, not enough to even register low oil.
Aug 2011 90500 mi US $1500	Rear suspension problem with the GL450. Replaced shocks and one air shock.
Nov 2011 95000 mi US $200	hydraulic liftgate wasn't closing.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 26000 mi	Camshaft sensor failed.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - May 2013
Jul 2008 25000 mi	Cam shaft sensor caused check engine light to come on. Dealer replaced sensor.
Dec 2008 29000 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 2011 85000 mi US $50	Air strut was leaking
Sep 2012 100000 mi US $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 2007 6000 mi	Driver side exterior mirror stopped auto dimming.
Mar 2008 15000 mi	Noise from front steering area.
Apr 2008 16000 mi
Jul 2008 18000 mi	ABS/ESP warning lights came on.
Sep 2008 19000 mi	Rear windows clunking when rolling down. Door handles loose.
Jun 2010 38000 mi	Steering column loose

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 16500 mi	GPS navigation system malfunctioned. Company replaced system but could not retain previous saved addresses
Feb 2007 16001 mi	SRS airbag sensor failed. Dashboard notification. Sensor/connection replaced.
Mar 2008 30000 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 2015 35500 mi US $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 2007 5585 mi	Car began running rough, check engine light came on and eventially would not start. New software for engine and transmission computers added.
Aug 2008 31000 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 2007 15000 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 2008 26000 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 2009 41000 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 2010 45000 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 2010 45800 mi	Power Steering leak. Hose and connections replaced. Resolved via warranty repair. Transmission fluid leak. Fittings /connections repaired / resolved under warranty.
Mar 2010 47000 mi	While taking in for PM, I observed a Power steering fluid leak, MB replaced hose / clamp under warranty, problem has not recurred.
Jul 2010 50700 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 2010 54000 mi US $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 2011 61000 mi	Recurrence of excess noise in suspension and in steering linkage. Dealer agreed to repair under extended warranty purchased last year
Apr 2012 75000 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 2008 13000 mi US $60	Adjusted rear hatch door to fully close.
Aug 2008 19000 mi	Keyless Go door handle replaced on drivers door under warranty.
Nov 2009 37000 mi	outside rearview mirror replaced under warranty
Apr 2010 41000 mi	keyless-go door handle replaced
Oct 2010 49000 mi	cam timing sensor replaced under warranty
Nov 2010 50000 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 2007 7000 mi	Air bag stickers misaligned.
Oct 2009 45000 mi	Sunroof would not close properly & very noisy.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Oct 2014
May 2007 2000 mi	Static from rear audio headphone jacks. Replaced antenna amplifier

Mercedes-Benz GL in Minnesota, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Feb 2013 93000 mi US $1200	computer that controls lights and moon roof
Apr 2013 96000 mi US $1500	noisy wheel bearing, identified and replaced
May 2013 97000 mi US $400	trim on windows needs replaced
Nov 2013 102000 mi US $2000	air ride suspension failure
Dec 2013 102000 mi	Check engine light

Mercedes-Benz GL in Utah, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2014
May 2010 29927 mi	replaced brains of transmission
Apr 2011 37409 mi US $186	Cam plugs leaking
Apr 2012 48000 mi US $1527	replaced left air strut replace power steering resovoir
Jul 2012 50000 mi US $1500	replace right air strut
Feb 2013 56500 mi US $1000	Replace Cam Plugs and Centrifuge
Mar 2013 58000 mi US $1400	replaced rear suspension bellows
Dec 2013 67400 mi US $400	Replace thermostat
Jan 2014 67400 mi	Oil leak

Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014 91200 mi C $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 2011 64000 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 2012 39000 mi US $3600	Power steering reservoir leak Motorized rear hatch intermittently inoperative

Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 112100 mi	headlight replaced drivers power mirror wire repaired

Mercedes-Benz GL in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 112000 mi US $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 2008 22500 mi	speaker blown, not fixed. Oil leak, fixed then leaked again within a week.
Jul 2008 23000 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 2008 23000 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 2007 6500 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 2015 102000 mi US $3200	All air suspensions (2x front - Arnott), (2x rear Mercedes OEM)
Apr 2015 102300 mi US $900	Safety restraint system (front passenger side)
Jul 2015 104000 mi US $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 2010 46700 mi	power rear door latch was not closing/latching properly. Latch was replaced to resolve problem.
May 2012 61700 mi US $240	replaced defective ABS wheel sensor
Jul 2013 75700 mi US $500	replaced failed left front pneumatic air shock
Dec 2014 87000 mi US $300	Rear Air springs failed, required replacement.

Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Nov 2010 59000 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 2011 77000 mi US $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 2010 65000 mi US $150	Air suspension short.
Oct 2010 68000 mi US $900	Valve block for air suspension Fuel gauge reads incorrectly.
Mar 2011 70000 mi US $500	Fuel gauge doesn't read correctly.
Jun 2011 76000 mi	Fuel gauge reading incorrectly.
Nov 2012 89300 mi US $1500	Fuel guage inaccurate. Replaced both fuel senders and fuel pump. Problem fixed.
Mar 2013 95000 mi US $7000	Transmission noise

Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2018
Nov 2008 30000 mi	trim piece replacement, rear door alignment
Apr 2011 92000 mi US $1200	replaced power steering pump window trim that had peeling clearcoat
Nov 2011 104000 mi US $1200	Bad air strut.
Jul 2012 120000 mi US $200	Bad transmission valve body plate
Sep 2013 142000 mi US $1400	Trunk latch failure. Leaking bad air strut.
Feb 2014 150100 mi US $200	Replaced rear air bag.
Sep 2014 168000 mi US $200	Second time the airbag was replaced.
May 2015 190000 mi US $350	Needed new air compressor at 190,000 miles. Cost was $350 for compressor and did it myself.
Sep 2016 203000 mi US $600	New drivers side front air strut. Purchased from Rebuild Master Tech and had a shop install.
Mar 2017 206000 mi US $200	Arnott front strut failure. Replaced - only labor cost
Apr 2017 206000 mi US $1800	Replaced intake flap mechanism. Replaced cam magnetic pickup, Proactively changed crank position sensor. Replaced power steering mounts.
Jul 2018 238000 mi US $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 2009 37000 mi	Tire pressure sensors replaced.
Sep 2009 38000 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 2009 35000 mi	Front hydraulic pump in transmission failed resulting in no forward or reverse drive.
Apr 2010 47000 mi	Power steering fluid leak caused by cracked reservoir. Interior rearview mirror also replaced due to original not staying in position.
Nov 2010 57000 mi	Front driver's side suspension would drop when vehicle parked for several hours. Replaced air suspension strut.
Jan 2011 60000 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 2011 63000 mi	Right front air suspension collapsed when parked. Successfully fixed on second attempt.
Dec 2011 79000 mi	Replaced crankshaft position sensor Stored code indicated problem with transmission ECM although no symptoms obvious to driver.
Sep 2012 94000 mi US $200	Tailgate latch failed - latch assembly was replaced.
Sep 2013 115000 mi US $350	One rear air spring leaking - replaced both sides.
May 2014 126100 mi US $1200	Replace front and rear air springs due to leaks. Also replace front struts and rear shocks.
Oct 2016 158000 mi US $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 2010 58000 mi	overheated. thermostat replaced.

Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2011
Jan 2010 36000 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 2010 39000 mi	Previous problem with transmission. Left vehicle with the dealer and they were able to replicate the problem and fix.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 10000 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 2008 14000 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).

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Mercedes-Benz GL in South Africa Jul 2008 - Apr 2017
Aug 2008 31620 mi	Air mass sensor replaced. Apparently a factory fault. Part modification. Compressor and relay replaced.
Dec 2008 37200 mi	Brakes sqealing. Front suspension knocking.
Jan 2010 63240 mi	Pressure regulating valve, crankcase ventilation leaks, air filter element blocked
Oct 2010	Front torsion bar linkage worn
Jun 2011 89900 mi R 240	Water entered the well area below passenger seat where the electronics are housed. All shorted out. Source of water leak not determined.
Feb 2016 111600 mi R 6000	replace two bellows

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Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 30000 mi US $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.

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Mercedes-Benz GL in Alaska, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008 10000 mi	Left rear shock failed

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