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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%)
Chart based on 683 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz GL other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi US $147 |
High speed vibration. Turned out to be faulty tire. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | Software update. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi | Pass side 3rd row side window separated from actuator. Entire side window was replaced under warranty. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $1570 |
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 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29869 mi US $872 |
Replaced defective Pirelli tires. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine not specified
| 9000 mi | Slow window raise, fixed, Wiper Blades - replaced, Perfect Service, $0 Cost - Warranty |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $500 |
rear hatch latch not latching |
| 132000 mi | 2 middle seat seatbelts faulty. Had to replace 2 latches that no longer worked as well as the middle seatbelt strap. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 26000 mi US $600 |
Defect past warranty period in Power steering |
| 45000 mi | Rear hatch wouldn't latch 1 out of 15 cycles. Same thing when took delivery, just came back a month later. Re-adjusted and no further issues at this time. |
| 23000 mi | trailer hitch defect |
| 2000 mi | Rear hatch intermittently not closing fully. |
| 11000 mi | |
| 12000 mi | Rear tailgate not latching shut properly. Replaced latch but still not latching properly. Re-adjusted tailgate latch and seems to be working better, although still doesn't latch properly 100% of the time. |
| 44000 mi | Dash ashtray mechanism no longer working smoothly, would pop open too quickly, spilling contents. New ashtry installed. Key developed crack and was replaced under warranty. |
| 52000 mi | Rear latch not closing properly in cold weather. Has been an ongoing issue since Day 1. |
| 28000 mi | Rear hatch pressure strut was leaking. Power door could not open fully. Replaced strut. |
| 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. |
| 5000 mi | Owners manual had many missing critical pages with duplicate pages where the missing pages should have been. Manual replaced after many weeks wait. |
| 16000 mi | Driver door handle refused to 'retract' to 'ready' position. Handle OR lock (latch) malfunction. Parts back ordered. Shop did not take door apart to confirm source of problem. |
| 26000 mi | Problem per description above. Resolution: Dealer replaced door latch assys for all four doors and installed updated springs for all 4 door handle bearing brackets |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 15000 mi | Driver's side rear outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Driver's side rear outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. |
| 19000 mi | Driver's side front outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Successful repair. Driver's side front outside door handle stuck in the open position. Door would not open from either inside or outside. Fixed at dealer under warranty. Successful repair. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92000 mi US $25 |
Liftgate hydraulic pump needed fluid. |
| 3000 mi | Driver door handle broken. |
| 4000 mi | Broken driver door handle. |
| 6000 mi | 3rd repair to drivers door, parts replaced this time. |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
Rear center seat belt jammed. Replace with new oem |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Automatic trunk door not properly closing. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine not specified
| 21000 mi US $86 |
Needed both antenna replaced... "SOS malfunction, drive to workshop" error displayed in dash. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | Mirrors closing on door skin. Replaced both mirrors, painted both doors. |
| 25000 mi | Door handle failed. Locking mechanism did not function. Dealer replaced. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 49000 mi | 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. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi US $60 |
Adjusted rear hatch door to fully close. |
| 19000 mi | Door handles loose. |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
hydraulic liftgate wasn't closing. |
| 7000 mi | Air bag stickers misaligned. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | rear hatch not locking properly when closed |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
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