2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 19 GL-Classs, 8.2 months of data per GL-Class, average 84200 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 GL-Classs, 8.2 months of data per GL-Class, average 84200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 63000 | 125 | passenger mirror cover broke |
| Feb | 2012 | 49700 | 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. |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Sun visor would not stay against windshield. Was loose. |
| Jan | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | Interior imperfections fixed under warranty | |
| Aug | 2008 | 21500 | 0 | iPod amplifier fix |
| Sep | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Replace airmatic compressor. |
| Dec | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Rear liftgate opener failure. |
| Oct | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Rear latch failed (electronic) |
| Dec | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | Mirrors closing on door skin. Replaced both mirrors, painted both doors. |
| Jan | 2010 | 43700 | 0 | Driver mirror motor replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 52700 | 0 | Replace button on COMAND system, replace key |
| Apr | 2011 | 64000 | 0 | Car stalled while driving multiple times. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. |
| May | 2011 | 66000 | 1000 | Fuel pump intermittent failure. |
| Sep | 2011 | 71000 | 1800 | Front struts developed air leak. Both had to be replaced. |
| Feb | 2012 | 77000 | 956 | Rear suspension collapse. Diagnosed valve control block Airmatic compressor failure. Related to misdiagnosed earlier problem. |
| Apr | 2012 | 79300 | 600 | Glow Plug Control Module failure. Replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 85000 | 0 | Driver mirror rubbing against door, scratching paint |
| Feb | 2013 | 93000 | 1200 | Rear air suspension failure Battery not holding charge HID light bulb failure. Not owner replaceable. |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 86800 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 127100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 140000 | 950 | Radiator developed a leak and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | towed to dealer, intercooler hose replaced | |
| Oct | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | towed to dealer, fuel pump replaced |
| Mar | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Door handle failed. Locking mechanism did not function. Dealer replaced. |
| Jun | 2008 | 35000 | 315 | Rear shock leaking, part replaced. |
| Aug | 2009 | 62000 | 1000 | Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced left rear shock. |
| Jun | 2010 | 81000 | 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 | 2300 | 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-Class in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | |
| Oct | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | new intercooler hose installed per factory directive | |
| May | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | turbo intercooler hose becoming detached |
| Jun | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | turbo intercooler hose issue. vehicle was bought back by Mercedes on 6/27/2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| May | 2007 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Left front suspension strut was leaking, required replacement. |
| Apr | 2009 | 57000 | 800 | Airbag on top of right front strut exploded, replacement required. |
| Jan | 2010 | 80000 | 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 | 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 | 91000 | 0 | Transmission, including torque converter. Air ride controller, rear shocks. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | 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 | 300 | Tailgate lock assembly worked intermittently. Ordered part and related trim clips that broken during the panel removal. Problem fixed. |
| Nov | 2011 | 56000 | 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. |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 66000 | 0 | 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 | 918 | Adjustable air springs were leaking air. |
| Jun | 2011 | 91000 | 1900 | Front air spring replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Right rear shocks replaced. Note leaking oil in garage. |
| Jul | 2011 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Engine low coolant appeared on and off. Apparently loose sensor found. |
| Feb | 2010 | 31500 | 0 | Top off coolant light comes on repeatedly. |
| Apr | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | 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 | 1000 | power steering pump seals were leaking. replaced pump and added fluid. |
| Jul | 2012 | 33300 | 1500 | A front strut broke and was replaced. Parts not available for 8 days. Dealer provided loaner car at no charge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 49600 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 50220 | 500 | New pads needed for all four wheels. Rotors were fine. Replaced with OEM pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 43000 | 3600 | Power steering reservoir leak Front, rear pads and rotors Motorized rear hatch intermittently inoperative |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 93500 | 1200 | computer that controls lights and moon roof |
| Apr | 2013 | 96000 | 1500 | noisy wheel bearing, identified and replaced |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | 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-Class in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | speaker blown, not fixed. Oil leak, fixed then leaked again within a week. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 64000 | 0 | Ongoing issue with pneumatic struts. Have had all four replaced in last 2 years. Now just replaced one AGAIN. Also, this car EATS tires. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 65000 | 150 | Air suspension short. |
| Oct | 2010 | 68000 | 900 | Valve block for air suspension Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 500 | Fuel gauge doesn't read correctly. |
| Jun | 2011 | 76000 | 0 | Fuel gauge reading incorrectly. |
| Nov | 2012 | 89000 | 1500 | Fuel guage inaccurate. Replaced both fuel senders and fuel pump. Problem fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | 7000 | Transmission noise |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 59000 | 0 | 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 | 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-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Squeaking front brakes fixed by replacing brake pads and was covered under warranty. |
| Apr | 2011 | 19000 | 1000 | Rear brake pads replaced and Service B performed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | trim piece replacement, rear door alignment | |
| Apr | 2011 | 92000 | 1200 | replaced power steering pump window trim that had peeling clearcoat |
| Nov | 2011 | 104000 | 1200 | Bad air strut. |
| Jul | 2012 | 120000 | 200 | Bad transmission valve body plate |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | power rear door latch was not closing/latching properly. Latch was replaced to resolve problem. |
| May | 2012 | 62000 | 240 | replaced defective ABS wheel sensor |
| Apr | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Front hydraulic pump in transmission failed resulting in no forward or reverse drive. |
| Apr | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Power steering fluid leak caused by cracked reservoir. Interior rearview mirror also replaced due to original not staying in position. |
| Nov | 2010 | 57000 | 0 | Front driver's side suspension would drop when vehicle parked for several hours. Replaced air suspension strut. |
| Jan | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Right front air suspension collapsed when parked. Successfully fixed on second attempt. |
| Dec | 2011 | 79000 | 0 | Replaced crankshaft position sensor Stored code indicated problem with transmission ECM although no symptoms obvious to driver. |
| Sep | 2012 | 94000 | 200 | Tailgate latch failed - latch assembly was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 13000 | 60 | Adjusted rear hatch door to fully close. |
| Aug | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Keyless Go door handle replaced on drivers door under warranty. |
| Nov | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | outside rearview mirror replaced under warranty |
| Apr | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | keyless-go door handle replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | cam timing sensor replaced under warranty |
| Nov | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | after rough idle at start up, engine light came on. Diagnosis was bad fuel. Dealer reset light and found no problems. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | GPS navigation system malfunctioned. Company replaced system but could not retain previous saved addresses | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | SRS airbag sensor failed. Dashboard notification. Sensor/connection replaced. | |
| Mar | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | 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). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | Brake pads. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 11000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 44000 | 0 | 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 | 44000 | 0 | Power Steering leak. Hose and connections replaced. Resolved via warranty repair. Transmission fluid leak. Fittings /connections repaired / resolved under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | While taking in for PM, I observed a Power steering fluid leak, MB replaced hose / clamp under warranty, problem has not recurred. |
| Jul | 2010 | 51300 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 0 | Recurrence of excess noise in suspension and in steering linkage. Dealer agreed to repair under extended warranty purchased last year |
| Apr | 2012 | 75000 | 0 | 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 |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 21000 | 86 | Needed both antenna replaced... "SOS malfunction, drive to workshop" error displayed in dash. |
| Nov | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | Able to get the new parts. Installed and the problem is gone. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | Driver side exterior mirror stopped auto dimming. |
| Mar | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | Noise from front steering area. |
| Apr | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | |
| Jul | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | ABS/ESP warning lights came on. |
| Sep | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Rear windows clunking when rolling down. Door handles loose. |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Steering column loose |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Air bag stickers misaligned. |
| Oct | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Sunroof would not close properly & very noisy. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | overheated. thermostat replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Cam shaft sensor caused check engine light to come on. Dealer replaced sensor. |
| Dec | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | 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 | 50 | Air strut was leaking |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | 50 | Air suspension was leaking. |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | Had a minor oil leak on one of the gaskets, not enough to even register low oil. |
| Aug | 2011 | 91000 | 1500 | Rear suspension problem with the GL450. Replaced shocks and one air shock. |
| Nov | 2011 | 95000 | 200 | hydraulic liftgate wasn't closing. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Tire pressure sensors replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Previous problem with transmission. Left vehicle with the dealer and they were able to replicate the problem and fix. |
| Sep | 2011 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | Static from rear audio headphone jacks. Replaced antenna amplifier |
| Apr | 2011 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Camshaft sensor failed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 31620 | 0 | Air mass sensor replaced. Apparently a factory fault. Part modification. Compressor and relay replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 37200 | 0 | Brakes sqealing. Front suspension knocking. |
| Jan | 2010 | 63240 | 0 | Pressure regulating valve, crankcase ventilation leaks, air filter element blocked |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | Front torsion bar linkage worn | |
| Jun | 2011 | 89900 | 240 | Water entered the well area below passenger seat where the electronics are housed. All shorted out. Source of water leak not determined. |
| Apr | 2012 | 102300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 30000 | 734 | Brake warning light came on and front pads were replaced by dealer. Dealer also recommended rear pads and front rotors. Car was checked by independent mechanic in September who agreed about rear pads, but not about rotors. 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Left rear shock failed |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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