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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%)
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Chart based on 226 repairs.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (32%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 75 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
| 87300 mi US $2553 |
New(reman) strut left front, new spring left rear. |
| 20000 mi | Air suspension compressor replaced due to TSB |
| 97000 mi US $2300 |
New rear shocks and rear air springs. Old shocks were worn and old air springs were leaking air. |
| 35000 mi US $315 |
Rear shock leaking, part replaced. |
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced left rear shock. |
| 23000 mi | Replace airmatic compressor. |
| 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. |
| 94200 mi US $1200 |
Rear air suspension failure |
| 9000 mi | 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. |
| 54000 mi | Left front suspension strut was leaking, required replacement. |
| 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. |
| 90000 mi | Air ride controller, rear shocks. |
| 86800 mi C $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. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 25000 mi | 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. |
| 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 $1900 |
Replaced front sway bars due to worn joints |
| 38000 mi | Right rear shocks replaced. Note leaking oil in garage. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi US $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. |
| 75700 mi US $500 |
replaced failed left front pneumatic air shock |
| 87000 mi US $300 |
Rear Air springs failed, required replacement. |
| 64000 mi | Ongoing issue with pneumatic struts. Have had all four replaced in last 2 years. Now just replaced one AGAIN. Also, this car EATS tires. |
| 6500 mi | 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 |
| 48000 mi US $1527 |
replaced left air strut replace power steering resovoir |
| 50000 mi US $1500 |
replace right air strut |
| 58000 mi US $1400 |
replaced rear suspension bellows |
| 102000 mi US $3200 |
All air suspensions (2x front - Arnott), (2x rear Mercedes OEM) |
| 104000 mi US $450 |
Rear (2x) air suspensions |
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Vehicle has an air suspension system. The front passenger side suspension was leaking, so it had to be replaced |
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
noisy wheel bearing, identified and replaced |
| 102000 mi US $2000 |
air ride suspension failure |
| 39000 mi US $3600 |
Power steering reservoir leak |
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
replaced power steering pump |
| 104000 mi US $1200 |
Bad air strut. |
| 142000 mi US $1400 |
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 power steering mounts. |
| 26000 mi | 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. |
| 41000 mi | Air suspension pump failed and was replaced by dealer at no charge (covered under original factory warranty). Truck was still driveable until serviced. |
| 46700 mi | Power Steering leak. Hose and connections replaced. Resolved via warranty repair. |
| 54000 mi US $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. |
| 61000 mi | Recurrence of excess noise in suspension and in steering linkage. Dealer agreed to repair under extended warranty purchased last year |
| 31000 mi | 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. |
| 15000 mi | Noise from front steering area. |
| 16000 mi | |
| 38000 mi | Steering column loose |
| 47000 mi | Power steering fluid leak caused by cracked reservoir. |
| 57000 mi | Front driver's side suspension would drop when vehicle parked for several hours. Replaced air suspension strut. |
| 63000 mi | Right front air suspension collapsed when parked. Successfully fixed on second attempt. |
| 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 |
Replace failing air suspension compressor |
| 90500 mi US $1500 |
Rear suspension problem with the GL450. Replaced shocks and one air shock. |
| 65000 mi US $150 |
Air suspension short. |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
Valve block for air suspension |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
Air strut was leaking |
| 100000 mi US $50 |
Air suspension was leaking. |
| 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
| 31620 mi | Compressor and relay replaced. |
| 37200 mi | Front suspension knocking. |
| 90500 mi | Front torsion bar linkage worn |
| 111600 mi R 6000 |
replace two bellows |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 10000 mi | Left rear shock failed |
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