2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area

Engine (83%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

70060 mi

C $1000
Maintenance 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

49500 mi
Dealer repaired the turbo oil cooler seals (viton) under warranty due to significant oil leak. 22 hours of labor and about $600 of parts (at no cost, but warranty is expiring soon) 
Feb 2017

54600 mi

US $400
Timing chain and tensioner were replaced after the chain stretched and was causing a loud grinding noise at startup. 
Jan 2018

62300 mi

US $160
NOx sensor was replaced under the Federal 8/80 warranty (no cost). Additionally, they replaced a leaking turbo intake seal to rectify an oil leak ($160) 
May 2018

66000 mi
Downstream NOx sensor replaced under federal emissions warranty 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz GL in Hawaii, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

23500 mi

US $1000
One of the sensors went bad, had to have it towed in 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Repair Histories

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