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Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 683 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz GL suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 164 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12000 mi US $572 |
Air suspension was 'clunking' over speed bumps at low speed in the comfort mode. Inspected, tightened and maybe lubricated rear air suspension. Problem solved. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38300 mi US $450 |
Rattle and clunking underneath vehicle on washboard roads |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 550hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52554 mi US $3661 |
Replaced shocks Linkage seized |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $2000 |
Left front suspension |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43400 mi | Compressor for air suspension failed. Compressor and relay replaced. |
| 113460 mi C $500 |
replace front level links |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 176000 mi US $200 |
air strut |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 128000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced front rear driver side struts. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $500 |
Replaced left front strut |
| 165000 mi | Air pump for suspension under warranty Rear air bags under warranty Both rear air bags |
| 175000 mi | air strut |
| 185000 mi | LF air strut |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $3000 |
Airmatic Failed. Rear Right and front right Suspension Failed. Compressor replaced as well as RR and FR suspension bags. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $60 |
coupling in steering column became loose and was tightened. steering aligmnment performed. |
| 54200 mi | Rear air shock was not working. Replaced under MB extended warranty. |
| 59000 mi | Driver's front air shock needed replacing. |
| 52000 mi | Left front air shock failed. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97500 mi US $1650 |
Replaced Air-matic air compressor. and 2 front air strut assemblies |
| 166000 mi US $700 |
Replaced steering rack bushings and performed 4 wheel alignment |
| 174000 mi US $390 |
Replaced front aromatic strut . Part was under warranty, previously replaced. Only paid labor cost. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68500 mi US $1000 |
Right front air strut collapsed due to air bladder rupture. Repaired under warranty. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine not specified
| 38000 mi | Power steering was hard and does not come back to position. Was told it was a strut problem, spent $1300 got it fixed. The problem statyed and now I hear that it was the Steering Coupling. Havent got the car back yet. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi US $600 |
Dealer said power steering fluid leak was caused by excessive wear on upper radial shaft sealing ring in control head. Warranty expired by time not mileage. Dealer says this was a defect and split the cost with me. MBUSA refused to cover me. |
| 33300 mi | replaced left rear airbag |
| 78000 mi US $1400 |
Air matic strut |
| 93000 mi US $1200 |
Rack in steering had to be replaced. Dealer estimated cost would have been over $3000. Mercedes paid for part despite no warranty coverege, they only charged labor. I was pleased with outcome. |
| 58000 mi | Leaking oil. After review the rack and pinion was leaking, Service said rack and pinion alone was $3000. |
| 63000 mi | The steering rack was leaking fluid. Entire unit replaced under warranty. CSR said it was about a $3000 job. My cost, $0. |
| 82000 mi US $700 |
Covered by warranty, leaking shock strut on right rear. Everything else was wear and tire items, like rotors, rear brakes, oil, and a couple of filters. |
| 45300 mi | Front air springs leaking. Car sagged when parked. Replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $600 |
Steering rack leaking fluid. |
| 94000 mi US $1475 |
Replace strut on Airmatic suspension. |
| 94200 mi US $650 |
Airmatic again. Rear strut replaced. We were leaving on vacation the next day. They couldn't get our GL repaired in time, so they allowed us to drive the loaner car (GLK 350) for almost two weeks. |
| 65000 mi | Strut replaced. Had to order part from Germany. covered under extended warranty. |
| 72000 mi | The other front strut broke and had to be repaired under warranty. |
| 94000 mi | air suspension--blown air shock on left rear. I believe this is the 3rd or 4th one of these to blow since we bought the vehicle. |
| 95300 mi | Power steering pump and controller went out. another busted air shock--fourth time this has happened on this vehicle |
| 148000 mi US $1500 |
Front left strut (air suspension) failure. (2nd time for this wheel) |
| 121000 mi | Replaced leaking air spring |
| 121000 mi US $250 |
Replaced a leaking and failed rear shock |
| 126000 mi US $700 |
Replaced front air springs and shocks. |
| 86000 mi | Air bag intermittent failure. |
| 84000 mi US $250 |
Replaced leaking [suspension] airbag. |
| 95000 mi US $3000 |
ONE of the leaks in the steering rack supply line was fixed by replacing that line. (no warranty there either). |
| 110000 mi US $1 |
Chronic power steering leak. PS squealed when running. Added 50ml PS fluid. |
| 82000 mi | Replaced steering rack. |
| 88500 mi | Replaced L/F Airmatic strut. |
| 91000 mi | Replace R/F Airmatic strut |
| 95000 mi US $2200 |
Both rear air bellows failed. |
| 115000 mi US $2400 |
Both rear air struts were leaking and passenger front air strut failed. |
| 120000 mi US $1600 |
Lower control arm and sway bar bushings replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $168 |
Additional bushings were perished and required replacement, Still functional, but they were getting noisy. |
| 138000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced front right air strut. |
| 148000 mi US $1084 |
L/F air strut failed. R&R L front air strut |
| 152300 mi US $500 |
Front left air strut and Right rear air spring replaced. |
| 158600 mi US $700 |
Front Right air strut and Left rear Air spring and shock replaced |
| 70000 mi US $700 |
Replaced Rear Airsprings and struts |
| 80000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front airsprings and struts. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | Air Struts making noise (clunking), and required replacement. Dealer Replaced air strut. |
| 56500 mi | Rear shock went bad. Mercedes dealer I bought it from covered it under a 30-day warranty. |
| 65000 mi US $44000 |
Power steering pump parts in steering |
| 22950 mi | Air Bladder error appeared on the display. This increases/decreases the ride height of the vehicle. Dealer performed the necessary repair(s) at no cost to me. |
| 76900 mi US $700 |
air suspension error message. replace air compressor for the air shocks. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 60000 mi US $1750 |
Steering rack failed, replaced. It had been leaking for a while before it failed. |
| 66000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced rear air struts for the second time. |
| 50300 mi US $1700 |
Replaced some bolts in front suspension and applied a special wax to fix noisy suspension |
| 55900 mi | Air suspension pump failed, replaced under extended warranty |
| 67000 mi US $2900 |
Air suspension was low in front on driver side. Needed to replace front air shock. Replaced both front air shocks as dealer said they often go out in pairs. |
| 95700 mi US $1200 |
4matics rear air shocks replaced, and compressor. |
| 109200 mi US $150 |
Airmatic compressor failure. |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Power steering rack bushings had worn and needed to be replaced. While it was in, I had all major services performed. |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Suspension air compressor failed. Replaced under warranty. Also replaced a relay. |
| 30000 mi | Brought SUV in for tire replacement. While vehicle was up on lift, mechanic noticed fluid leakage from left rear strut. Part ordered, replaced when it arrived next day. Repaired under warranty, no cost. Brought SUV in for tire replacement. While vehicle was up on lift, mechanic noticed fluid leakage from left rear strut. Part ordered, replaced when it arrived next day. Repaired under warranty, no cost. |
| 57000 mi US $1350 |
Airmatic compressor housing cracked. Replaced. |
| 22720 mi C $950 |
Power steering hose blew |
| 34100 mi C $4000 |
Power steering seal |
| 39060 mi C $1800 |
Replace power steering pump and steering fluid filler reservoir. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Air suspension screaming! Cannot raise the truck. |
| 31000 mi | Air suspension |
| 15000 mi | Air compressor. |
| 24000 mi | air pump |
| 24000 mi | Another Air pump installed |
| 89000 mi | The onboard air compressor runs continuously and the ride height adjustment doesn't function. Air leaks in the suspension cause the compressor to run too much. Eventually the compressor fails. I can't afford to take it to the dealer yet. |
| 89000 mi US $800 |
Compressor for suspension was bad |
| 38000 mi US $300 |
Suspension bushing noise. Bushings replaced. |
| 53800 mi US $700 |
Leaking steering rack. Car out of warranty so purchased remanufactured unit and replaced myself. |
| 69000 mi US $380 |
Air leak at airmatic pump. Replaced pump and relay. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Worn power steering pump causing low boost at low engine speeds. Also replaced reservoir during repair. |
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Replace leaking rear airbag. Replaced in pairs. Replace bushings/end links to eliminate clunk noise. |
| 110000 mi US $400 |
Replaced rear shock that was leaking. Replaced in pairs |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 35000 mi US $315 |
Rear shock leaking, part replaced. |
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced left rear shock. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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 |
| 38000 mi | Right rear shocks replaced. Note leaking oil in garage. |
| 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 |
| 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
| 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 |
| 102000 mi US $3200 |
All air suspensions (2x front - Arnott), (2x rear Mercedes OEM) |
| 104000 mi US $450 |
Rear (2x) air suspensions |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
Air strut was leaking |
| 100000 mi US $50 |
Air suspension was leaking. |
| 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 |
| 90500 mi US $1500 |
Rear suspension problem with the GL450. Replaced shocks and one air shock. |
| 15000 mi | Noise from front steering area. |
| 16000 mi | |
| 38000 mi | Steering column loose |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 65000 mi US $150 |
Air suspension short. |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
Valve block for air suspension |
| 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 |
| 35500 mi US $3000 |
Replaced both rear shocks, were leaking fluid, suspension was not working as it should |
| 39000 mi US $3600 |
Power steering reservoir leak |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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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