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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 683 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz GL brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 14 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 362hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 136000 mi | pads replaced |
| 29000 mi US $884 |
Rear brake pads and discs |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi US $850 |
Replace rear brakes, rotors, sensor wire |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 9500 mi | Replaced front brake rotors and pads (warped) |
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23500 mi US $1000 |
One of the sensors went bad, had to have it towed in |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 128000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced break pads |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear pads and sensor |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 67000 mi US $450 |
Replaced front brake rotors and pads, replaced rear brake pads |
| 97340 mi C $4000 |
Replaced all |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 61700 mi US $240 |
replaced defective ABS wheel sensor |
| 18000 mi | ABS/ESP warning lights came on. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 37200 mi | Brakes sqealing. |
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