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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (10%)
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 311 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | rear headliner came unglued and sagging from ceiling |
| 47500 mi | Trim pieces at base of every window were peeling a protective coating. Covered under warranty. No cost. |
| 52300 mi US $900 |
Rear black bumper had serious fade. Replaced at no cost, covered by warranty. |
| 10000 mi | Passenger seat creaks when occupied. Faulty rear door seal. |
| 11000 mi | Wind noise from driver's door corrected by replacing defective door seal. |
| 12000 mi | 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. |
| 25000 mi | Release handle on second row folding seat broke off |
| 62800 mi US $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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi | Broken door handle. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 16000 mi | Driver's side exterior rearview mirror cracked spontaneously. Replaced in 30 min. under warranty. Driver's side exterior rearview mirror cracked spontaneously. Replaced in 30 min. under warranty. |
| 31000 mi | Right rear exterior door handle replaced under warranty. Right rear exterior door handle replaced under warranty. |
| 46000 mi | 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, 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, |
| 46 mi | Felt strip on sunroof wind deflector came off. Dealer replaced entire deflector at no cost under warranty.. Felt strip on sunroof wind deflector came off. Dealer replaced entire deflector at no cost under warranty. |
| 40300 mi US $700 |
Black trim pieces below the side windows were peeling a plastic coating layer and looked bad. Replaced with new parts. |
| 6820 mi | Also replaced trim under rear window that had gap caused during manufacturing. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi | 2nd trip for drivers window noise, parts ordered Squeaking driver's door seal. |
| 25000 mi | Squeaky passenger seat. |
| 38000 mi US $300 |
Broken vanity mirror cover. |
| 66000 mi US $170 |
right rear window moulding peeling. replaced part with new |
| 123000 mi US $20 |
Broken seat lever |
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