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Expensive Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (48%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 122 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz GL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (27%)
$1000 - $2499 (73%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 89 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 550hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52554 mi US $3661 |
Software update Replaced shocks Linkage seized |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $2000 |
Left front suspension |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 117800 mi $3200 |
Transfer case, chain slipping making knocking noise |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 112000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced air mass sensor |
| 114000 mi US $200 |
AC was weak due to low charge. Checked for leaks--none found, and filled it |
| 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. |
| 77500 mi C $925 |
Torn CV boot. Boot replaced and repacked. Required 4 wheel alignment as well. Seemed expensive for the task completed. |
| 113460 mi C $500 |
replace front level links |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 100000 mi US $3500 |
Coolant all over the floor of my garage |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 78000 mi US $1753 |
AC condenser, belts and pulleys |
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 70060 mi C $1000 |
Maintenance |
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
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 175877 mi US $1200 |
Radiator leak, radiator replaced |
| 176000 mi US $200 |
air strut |
| 183454 mi US $1000 |
Cooling system hoses |
| 50895 mi US $3795 |
Oil leak from the rear air sealer. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $249 |
Battery discharges itself |
| 128000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced break pads Replaced front rear driver side struts. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $3500 |
leaking oil - replaced all seals on top half of engine and turob |
| 70000 mi US $650 |
replaced serpentine belt and tensioner |
| 72500 mi US $5500 |
turbo failing - adblue tank failure (heat) - Mercedes covered all parts out of warranty - i had to head labor |
| 72000 mi US $1600 |
replaced oil temp / coolant temp sensors / replaced battery |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 60000 mi US $3000 |
Airmatic Failed. Rear Right and front right Suspension Failed. Compressor replaced as well as RR and FR suspension bags. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 93700 mi C $1200 |
Alternator failed, would not charge battery |
| 105400 mi C $6000 |
Intake failed, needed to replace whole air intake system - known problem with Bluetec engines |
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. |
| 41421 mi US $180 |
Replaced NOx sensor |
| 49841 mi US $1045 |
Oil cooler gaskets replaced. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97500 mi US $1650 |
Replaced Air-matic air compressor. and 2 front air strut assemblies |
| 166000 mi US $700 |
Replaced steering rack bushings and performed 4 wheel alignment |
| 167000 mi US $1000 |
Replace 3 door lock actuator |
| 174000 mi US $390 |
Replaced front aromatic strut . Part was under warranty, previously replaced. Only paid labor cost. |
| 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. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68500 mi US $1000 |
Right front air strut collapsed due to air bladder rupture. Repaired under warranty. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 64000 mi US $388 |
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. |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| 126000 mi US $700 |
Replaced front air springs and shocks. |
| 129000 mi US $250 |
Previously put in non-Mercedes battery but it was weak in cold weather so replaced with genuine Mercedes car battery. |
| 137000 mi US $3000 |
Replace oil cooler and seals. |
| 94000 mi US $1475 |
Replace strut on Airmatic suspension. |
| 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. |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
Battery was replaced. It was the original battery. |
| 56000 mi US $2000 |
Power door locks went out, O rings on engine leaking |
| 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. |
| 148000 mi US $1500 |
Front left strut (air suspension) failure. (2nd time for this wheel) |
| 133000 mi US $1300 |
Torque converter replaced, I bought the truck knowing it needed the repair, got a really good price for it. |
| 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. |
| 72000 mi US $377 |
Electric rear gate latch failed. Replaced with new part from Mercedes dealer in LA area. Hooray for ebay!! |
| 75000 mi US $123 |
Glow Plug power module failed. Ordered a replacement from RockAuto and installed it. Problem solved. |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Issue with small auxiliary battery and then actuator in turbo manifold. |
| 79000 mi US $800 |
Turbocharger flap actuator failed. |
| 82000 mi US $1200 |
AC Compressor failed. Replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $250 |
Replaced leaking [suspension] airbag. |
| 95000 mi US $2200 |
Both rear air bellows failed. Turbo seals leaking. |
| 105000 mi US $307 |
Fuel line came loose. Was reclamped and new fuel filter installed. |
| 105300 mi US $1100 |
Replaced motor and transmission mounts. |
| 106000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced glow plugs and control module. |
| 106000 mi US $6500 |
Replaced compressor, drier, and evaporator. Compressor seized, breaking belt and pulley. |
| 115000 mi US $2400 |
Both rear air struts were leaking and passenger front air strut failed. Temp sensor at DPF failed. |
| 120000 mi US $1600 |
Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $168 |
Additional bushings were perished and required replacement, Still functional, but they were getting noisy. |
| 138000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced front right air strut. |
| 148000 mi US $1084 |
L/F air strut failed. R&R L front air strut |
| 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. |
| 97000 mi US $600 |
The car was losing power. I thought it was another fuel pump, but it turned out to be some sensor. |
| 65300 mi US $950 |
Glow Plug Failure and replacement (6) |
| 78000 mi US $1400 |
Air matic strut |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 13020 mi C $500 |
No audio on radio or satellite radio - control unit blown |
| 22720 mi C $950 |
Power steering hose blew |
| 34100 mi C $4000 |
Power steering seal |
| 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. |
| 37820 mi C $400 |
Coolant system filler tank ruptured and needed replacement. |
| 39060 mi C $1800 |
Replace power steering pump and steering fluid filler reservoir. |
| 40920 mi C $600 |
Replace battery. |
| 59000 mi US $750 |
Camshaft sensors replaced |
| 60000 mi US $1750 |
Steering rack failed, replaced. It had been leaking for a while before it failed. |
| 66000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced rear air struts for the second time. |
| 40300 mi US $700 |
Black trim pieces below the side windows were peeling a plastic coating layer and looked bad. Replaced with new parts. |
| 50300 mi US $1700 |
2 camshaft sensors replaced Replaced some bolts in front suspension and applied a special wax to fix noisy suspension |
| 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. |
| 84000 mi US $1200 |
4matics rear air shocks replaced, and compressor. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Suspension air compressor failed. Replaced under warranty. Also replaced a relay. |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
Keyless Go functions not working with Driver's side rear door. Door handle assembly replaced. |
| 55000 mi US $360 |
Cam magnets needed replacing, which illuminated the "Check Engine" light. Replaced in 3 hours. |
| 57000 mi US $1350 |
Airmatic compressor housing cracked. Replaced. Both exterior door handles would not operate with KeylessGo. Replaced. Second time for both handles. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65200 mi US $1000 |
Fuel pump intermittent failure. |
| 71000 mi US $1800 |
Front struts developed air leak. Both had to be replaced. |
| 77000 mi US $384 |
Rear suspension collapse. Diagnosed valve control block Airmatic compressor failure. Related to misdiagnosed earlier problem. |
| 78700 mi US $600 |
Glow Plug Control Module failure. Replaced |
| 94200 mi US $1200 |
Rear air suspension failure Battery not holding charge HID light bulb failure. Not owner replaceable. |
| 100000 mi US $1900 |
Had to replace entire xenon headlight unit due to corrosion |
| 35000 mi US $315 |
Rear shock leaking, part replaced. |
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced left rear shock. |
| 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. |
| 81000 mi US $2300 |
Vehicle intermittantly shuts down. Fuel pump was replaced but it did not solve the problem. |
| 75000 mi US $450 |
Got new battery at the extremely expensive rate of $450 installed! |
| 97000 mi US $2300 |
New rear shocks and rear air springs. Old shocks were worn and old air springs were leaking air. |
| 63000 mi US $125 |
passenger mirror cover broke |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 84500 mi US $239 |
Driver dash vent broken. Removed broken vent and installed new one Oil Cooler seals leaking. Remove and replace. |
| 87300 mi US $2553 |
New(reman) strut left front, new spring left rear. |
| 57000 mi US $800 |
Airbag on top of right front strut exploded, replacement required. |
| 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. |
| 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). |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 31000 mi US $1000 |
power steering pump seals were leaking. replaced pump and added fluid. |
| 33200 mi US $1500 |
A front strut broke and was replaced. Parts not available for 8 days. Dealer provided loaner car at no charge. |
| 38000 mi US $600 |
Right front strut would allow front end to settle unevenly if parked for more than 2 days. |
| 41200 mi US $1250 |
replaced leaking rear suspension air-bags due to poor ride and occasional body leaning |
| 67000 mi US $450 |
Replaced front brake rotors and pads, replaced rear brake pads |
| 67000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced rear flexseal and u-joint Replaced front sway bars due to worn joints |
| 86000 mi US $1900 |
System would fail to go into map view. |
| 75020 mi C $1500 |
Rear air suspension developed leaks. Replaced using oem parts from FL. No problem, regular wear and tear. |
| 77500 mi C $1400 |
Front suspension developed leaks. Both bags/struts replaced. |
| 88660 mi C $200 |
slight noise, replaced sway bar. |
| 97340 mi C $4000 |
Replaced all |
| 66000 mi US $925 |
Front sway bar bushings. |
| 67000 mi US $918 |
Adjustable air springs were leaking air. |
| 91000 mi US $1900 |
Front air spring replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi US $3600 |
Power steering reservoir leak Motorized rear hatch intermittently inoperative |
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Vehicle has an air suspension system. The front passenger side suspension was leaking, so it had to be replaced |
| 65000 mi US $150 |
Air suspension short. |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
Valve block for air suspension Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. |
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Fuel gauge doesn't read correctly. |
| 89300 mi US $1500 |
Fuel guage inaccurate. Replaced both fuel senders and fuel pump. Problem fixed. |
| 95000 mi US $7000 |
Transmission noise |
| 90500 mi US $1500 |
Rear suspension problem with the GL450. Replaced shocks and one air shock. |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
hydraulic liftgate wasn't closing. |
| 102000 mi US $3200 |
All air suspensions (2x front - Arnott), (2x rear Mercedes OEM) |
| 102300 mi US $900 |
Safety restraint system (front passenger side) |
| 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 |
| 37409 mi US $186 |
Cam plugs leaking |
| 48000 mi US $1527 |
replaced left air strut replace power steering resovoir |
| 50000 mi US $1500 |
replace right air strut |
| 56500 mi US $1000 |
Replace Cam Plugs and Centrifuge |
| 58000 mi US $1400 |
replaced rear suspension bellows |
| 67400 mi US $400 |
Replace thermostat |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Tailgate latch failed - latch assembly was replaced. |
| 115000 mi US $350 |
One rear air spring leaking - replaced both sides. |
| 126100 mi US $1200 |
Replace front and rear air springs due to leaks. Also replace front struts and rear shocks. |
| 158000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced failed starter motor Replace failed A/C compressor Replace failing air suspension compressor |
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
replaced power steering pump window trim that had peeling clearcoat |
| 104000 mi US $1200 |
Bad air strut. |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Bad transmission valve body plate |
| 142000 mi US $1400 |
Trunk latch failure. Leaking bad air strut. |
| 150100 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear air bag. |
| 168000 mi US $200 |
Second time the airbag was replaced. |
| 190000 mi US $350 |
Needed new air compressor at 190,000 miles. Cost was $350 for compressor and did it myself. |
| 203000 mi US $600 |
New drivers side front air strut. Purchased from Rebuild Master Tech and had a shop install. |
| 206000 mi US $200 |
Arnott front strut failure. Replaced - only labor cost |
| 206000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced intake flap mechanism. Replaced cam magnetic pickup, Proactively changed crank position sensor. Replaced power steering mounts. |
| 238000 mi US $150 |
Replacing can magnets and sensors again. Mechanic feels it is a defective VVT cam sprocket. |
| 93000 mi US $1200 |
computer that controls lights and moon roof |
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
noisy wheel bearing, identified and replaced |
| 97000 mi US $400 |
trim on windows needs replaced |
| 102000 mi US $2000 |
air ride suspension failure |
| 35500 mi US $3000 |
Replaced both rear shocks, were leaking fluid, suspension was not working as it should |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 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. |
| 111600 mi R 6000 |
replace two bellows |
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