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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 30 repairs.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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
| 35000 mi | Had an oil leak at the heat exchanger from a previous repair. It was covered under warranty. |
| 36100 mi | Car was having issues immediately after 10k service. Would experience episodes of no power. Took it back to the dealership (4 days after service) and found a pinched gasket on turbo intake. Replaced under warranty. |
| 15451 mi | Check Engine light on. Replaced temp sensor. |
| 25462 mi | Temp sensor from NOX replaced |
| 41421 mi US $180 |
Replaced NOx sensor |
| 49841 mi US $1045 |
Oil cooler leak. Oil cooler gaskets replaced. |
| 47000 mi | Ad Blue sensor shorted. |
| 65000 mi | Glow plug failed. Dealer did not have one in stock and it took 3 days to get one. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
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