2008 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.
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| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 22 GL-Classs, 8.5 months of data per GL-Class, average 46400 miles Small sample size. Join or 22 GL-Classs, 8.5 months of data per GL-Class, average 46400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
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| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 39000 | 0 | 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-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Slow window raise, fixed, Wiper Blades - replaced, Perfect Service, $0 Cost - Warranty |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 70000 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 93000 | 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 | 600 | The car was losing power. I thought it was another fuel pump, but it turned out to be some sensor. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 64000 | 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 | 250 | key fob failure |
| Jul | 2011 | 80000 | 0 | temp exhaust sensor replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Keyless entry, Driver's door handle repleced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 94000 | 1475 | Replace strut on Airmatic suspension. |
| Nov | 2012 | 94500 | 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 | 400 | Battery was replaced. It was the original battery. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | 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 | 48000 | 0 | Trim pieces at base of every window were peeling a protective coating. Covered under warranty. No cost. |
| Aug | 2011 | 54000 | 900 | Rear black bumper had serious fade. Replaced at no cost, covered by warranty. |
| Dec | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | The steering rack was leaking fluid. Entire unit replaced under warranty. CSR said it was about a $3000 job. My cost, $0. |
| Jun | 2012 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Low oil level. Drove to dealer and refilled with no charge. |
| Oct | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | ABS/Engine warning lights + skidding occurred. Crankshaft sensor faulty and replaced under warranty. |
| Jul | 2011 | 30500 | 0 | Corroded wires to battery. Battery does not charge. |
| Jul | 2012 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Leaky oil tube and diesel fuel line |
| Jun | 2012 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 28500 | 600 | Defect past warranty period in Power steering |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 49700 | 400 | 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. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Rear hatch pressure strut was leaking. Power door could not open fully. Replaced strut. |
| May | 2012 | 48300 | 0 | Front air springs leaking. Car sagged when parked. Replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 51000 | 600 | Steering rack leaking fluid. |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 65000 | 0 | 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 | 65000 | 900 | Replace all Glow Plugs |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Small oil leak caused by uninstalled o-ring at the factory. |
| Apr | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | fuel tank locking door broken---dealer replaced switch that locks fuel door to frame |
| Nov | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Left rear seat raise/lower motor defective. Replaced with new part. |
| Oct | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | cam shaft problem reported by check engine light |
| Dec | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | unknown sensor causing check engine light to illuminate; sensor replaced |
| May | 2011 | 43500 | 0 | Liftgate stuck closed and would not unlatch |
| Sep | 2011 | 52000 | 0 | Tire pressure monitoring system failure. TPMS System still not working after 2 failed attempts by the dealer to resolve. |
| Jan | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): malfunction finally diagnosed and repaired. |
| Jun | 2012 | 65000 | 0 | Strut replaced. Had to order part from Germany. covered under extended warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 72000 | 0 | The other front strut broke and had to be repaired under warranty. |
| Feb | 2013 | 78000 | 0 | Electrical ignition relay replaced. Truck had to be towed on flatbed to dealer. Battery died. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 11160 | 0 | Driver's door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced. Also driver's side rear door handle mechanism was defective and was replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Homelink garage door transmitter not functioning properly |
| Dec | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Oil leak |
| Jan | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Release handle on second row folding seat broke off |
| Jun | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Check engine light and glow plug light illuminated. Dealer found a loose bolt near the glow plug that was creating a short. |
| Jan | 2011 | 39300 | 0 | Check engine light came on - replaced exhaust pressure sensor. |
| Apr | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 46500 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Rear latch not closing properly in cold weather. Has been an ongoing issue since Day 1. |
| Aug | 2012 | 62500 | 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 | 0 | Car was leaking oil due to failed oil cooler. Oil cooler replaced. Exhaust fumes entering the cabin. Replaced faulty exhaust gasket. |
| Feb | 2013 | 68000 | 0 | Car leaking oil. Oil cooler replaced again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | 0 | Car leaking oil again and check engine light on; car in limp home mode. Oil intercooler replaced again and seals replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 68000 | 0 | Oil/Coolant leaking again |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Replaced fuel pump. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Rough downshift (repaired under warranty with factory spec computer download) |
| Apr | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Fuel pump faulty. Engine shutting off intermittently. |
| May | 2010 | 31000 | 350 | leaking oil light sensor malfunction |
| Sep | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Rear a/c not cooling properly. Passenger seat creaks when occupied. Faulty rear door seal. |
| Jul | 2008 | 18700 | 0 | Rear A/C not cooling from roof vents. Part ordered |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | M-B insisted on reflash of ECU whenever vehicle appeared in shop. Need for reflash unknown - M-B wouldn't tell. |
| Feb | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 0 | Exterior mirror, passenger side would not adjust electrically. Plug had disconnected, dealer reconnected plug. |
| Sep | 2012 | 76000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Electrical codes #2193 and #0436. Replaced right 02 sensor which controls the right side heater. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 40000 | 750 | Check engine light and fuel low warning when fuel not low. Dealer replaced hose and carbon filter in fuel system. |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | 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-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Broken door handle. |
| Jun | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Oxygen Sensor causing Check Engine Light to come on. Door Handle loose, needed to be secured. |
| Sep | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Faulty Fuel Pump |
| Sep | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Air Struts making noise (clunking), and required replacement. Dealer Replaced air strut. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Recall for some faulty sensors that caused check engine light to come on. |
| Feb | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Oil plugs had a slight leak, replaced them. |
| Nov | 2012 | 40500 | 700 | Black trim pieces below the side windows were peeling a plastic coating layer and looked bad. Replaced with new parts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 1300 | 0 | Tele-Aid module not working. Self-diagnosed, brought vehicle in, and dealer replaced Tele-Aid unit. |
| Oct | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | 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 | 14000 | 0 | Driver's side exterior rearview mirror cracked spontaneously. Replaced in 30 min. under warranty. |
| Dec | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | 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 | 22300 | 0 | Keyless Go functions inop on driver's door handle. Door handle replaced under warranty; 2.5 hours. |
| Aug | 2009 | 25700 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. Right rear exterior door handle will not function with KeylessGo. All other functions intact. Part ordered. 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. |
| Feb | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | 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 | 32200 | 0 | 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 | 47000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Felt strip on sunroof wind deflector came off. Dealer replaced entire deflector at no cost under warranty. | |
| Oct | 2011 | 51000 | 100 | Keyless Go functions not working with Driver's side rear door. Door handle assembly replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 55000 | 360 | Cam magnets needed replacing, which illuminated the "Check Engine" light. Replaced in 3 hours. |
| Mar | 2012 | 57000 | 1350 | Airmatic compressor housing cracked. Replaced. Both exterior door handles would not operate with KeylessGo. Replaced. Second time for both handles. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 2480 | 0 | Folding Mirror drivers side stopped functioning. |
| Jun | 2008 | 3100 | 0 | Satellite radio stopped functioning. Shop suspects antennae, but could not fix. |
| Dec | 2008 | 6820 | 0 | Satellite radio stopped functioning. Dealer replaced electronic part - now works. Also replaced trim under rear window that had gap caused during manufacturing. |
| Jan | 2010 | 9300 | 0 | Radio control unit stopped functioning. No SAT, no AM/FM, no bluetooth. |
| May | 2011 | 13020 | 500 | No audio on radio or satellite radio - control unit blown |
| Jun | 2011 | 13640 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Audio system wiring was replaced. All appears normal now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | Parktronic did not work. Front passenger airbag sensor did not turn on when passenger sat there. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Squeaky passenger seat. Replaced faulty control module (third row windows and rear hatch control). Also replaced battery for second time. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Driver door handle broken. |
| Mar | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Broken driver door handle. |
| Apr | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Air compressor. |
| Dec | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Rear liftgate will not close. |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | air pump |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Another Air pump installed |
| Aug | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | TPMS broken when traded. |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 300 | Suspension bushing noise. Bushings replaced. Broken vanity mirror cover. |
| Jul | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | Automatic lock for auto tailgate failed. new lock repaired the problem. |
| Apr | 2012 | 54700 | 700 | Leaking steering rack. Car out of warranty so purchased remanufactured unit and replaced myself. |
| Dec | 2012 | 66000 | 170 | right rear window moulding peeling. replaced part with new replaced camshaft position sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | 380 | Air leak at airmatic pump. Replaced pump and relay. |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Air suspension screaming! Cannot raise the truck. |
| Jul | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Air suspension |
| Dec | 2011 | 39000 | 800 | air bag sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | 3 fuel injectors failed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 50000 | 0 | Engine developed ticking noise. Dealer confirmed the noise, replaced all injectors, problem not solved. Dealer then claimed noise is normal. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Automatic trunk door not properly closing. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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