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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 226 repairs.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 10000 mi | 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. |
| 20000 mi | Power tailgate would not close all the way. Motor is supposed to pull in tailgate last few millimeters and would not do so. |
| 75000 mi US $450 |
Got new battery at the extremely expensive rate of $450 installed! |
| 18000 mi | iPod amplifier fix |
| 25000 mi | Rear liftgate opener failure. |
| 40000 mi | Rear latch failed (electronic) |
| 69700 mi | Driver mirror motor replaced |
| 51800 mi | Replace button on COMAND system, replace key |
| 94200 mi US $1200 |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 45000 mi | power folding mirrors making noise when opening/closing. Dealer could not duplicate but problem on record with possible warranty replacement |
| 52000 mi US $300 |
Tailgate lock assembly worked intermittently. Ordered part and related trim clips that broken during the panel removal. Problem fixed. |
| 56000 mi US $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. |
| 86000 mi US $1900 |
System would fail to go into map view. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi US $3600 |
Motorized rear hatch intermittently inoperative |
| 46700 mi | power rear door latch was not closing/latching properly. Latch was replaced to resolve problem. |
| 93000 mi US $1200 |
computer that controls lights and moon roof |
| 22500 mi | speaker blown, not fixed. Oil leak, fixed then leaked again within a week. |
| 102300 mi US $900 |
Safety restraint system (front passenger side) |
| 91200 mi C $800 |
Burned out headlight - other one flickering, will need to do it too |
| 112100 mi | headlight replaced drivers power mirror wire repaired |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. |
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Fuel gauge doesn't read correctly. |
| 76000 mi | Fuel gauge reading incorrectly. |
| 19000 mi | Keyless Go door handle replaced on drivers door under warranty. |
| 37000 mi | outside rearview mirror replaced under warranty |
| 41000 mi | keyless-go door handle replaced |
| 19000 mi | Rear windows clunking when rolling down. |
| 2000 mi | Static from rear audio headphone jacks. Replaced antenna amplifier |
| 37000 mi | Tire pressure sensors replaced. |
| 16500 mi | GPS navigation system malfunctioned. Company replaced system but could not retain previous saved addresses |
| 16001 mi | SRS airbag sensor failed. Dashboard notification. Sensor/connection replaced. |
| 30000 mi | 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). |
| 142000 mi US $1400 |
Trunk latch failure. |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Tailgate latch failed - latch assembly was replaced. |
| 158000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced failed starter motor Replace failed A/C compressor |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 30000 mi US $484 |
Hissing crackling feedback from speakers when using radio, CD player or bluetooth for phone. Dealer updated software and problem was solved. |
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