2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009

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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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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 28 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

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

93000 mi
battery would not hold charge 
Apr 2015

93700 mi

C $1200
Alternator failed, would not charge battery 
Mar 2016

105400 mi

C $6000
Intake failed, needed to replace whole air intake system - known problem with Bluetec engines 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States
Oct 2009 - Jul 2014
Sep 2009

2500 mi
Bad relay that led to battery draining. 
Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States
- May 2013
May 2013

55000 mi

US $60
coupling in steering column became loose and was tightened. steering aligmnment performed. 
Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States
Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Oct 2013

35000 mi
Had an oil leak at the heat exchanger from a previous repair. It was covered under warranty. 
Jan 2014

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. 
Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States
Oct 2009 - Feb 2016
Dec 2009

6389 mi
Needed software update. Replace amplifier for subwoofer. 
Sep 2010

15451 mi
Check Engine light on. Replaced temp sensor. 
May 2011

25462 mi
Temp sensor from NOX replaced 
Feb 2012

29869 mi

US $872
Replaced defective Pirelli tires. 
Apr 2013

41421 mi

US $180
Replaced NOx sensor 
Mar 2014

49841 mi

US $1045
Oil cooler leak. Oil cooler gaskets replaced. 
Apr 2015

54200 mi
Rear air shock was not working. Replaced under MB extended warranty. 
May 2015

59000 mi
Driver's front air shock needed replacing. 
Jan 2016

52000 mi
Ad Blue sensor shorted. Left front air shock failed. 
Feb 2016

65000 mi
Glow plug failed. Dealer did not have one in stock and it took 3 days to get one. Fuel gauge sending unit failed. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States
Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
May 2017

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. 
Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2022
Apr 2015

93000 mi
Left mirror lamp warning light caused by intermittent broken wire in fold-in side mirrors. Repaired broken wires and set auto-fold-in-mirrors to manual mode. 
Oct 2015

97500 mi

US $1650
Replaced Air-matic air compressor. and 2 front air strut assemblies 
Dec 2017

114000 mi
replaced airbag under recall 
Nov 2021

166000 mi

US $700
Replaced steering rack bushings and performed 4 wheel alignment 
Jan 2022

167000 mi

US $1000
Replace 3 door lock actuator 
Jul 2022

174000 mi

US $390
Replaced front aromatic strut . Part was under warranty, previously replaced. Only paid labor cost. 
Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014

96000 mi

US $425
ac quit blowing cold air--compressor and fan replaced 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States
- Jan 2013
Jan 2013

68500 mi

US $1000
Right front air strut collapsed due to air bladder rupture. Repaired under warranty. 

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