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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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- 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 683 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz GL transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 20 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 362hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | torque converter failure - parts had to be replaced |
| 100000 mi | Torque converter Front suspension Differential |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 117800 mi $3200 |
Transfer case, chain slipping making knocking noise |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | transmission upshift flairing when cold, software update, didn't really help |
| 77500 mi C $925 |
Torn CV boot. Boot replaced and repacked. Required 4 wheel alignment as well. Seemed expensive for the task completed. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 362hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3220 mi US $1500 |
Work performed not clear, but the transmission had to be removed. Don't know if the trans was replaced. All work was done under warranty. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89000 mi | Front axel and boots had to be replaced. Was covered under extended manufactures 7yr 125k warranty. Would have cost $3,000. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 133000 mi US $1300 |
Torque converter replaced, I bought the truck knowing it needed the repair, got a really good price for it. |
| 38000 mi | coolant hose to the transmission cooler leaking at the crimp of hose at the radiator intake... crimp failed and was leaking coolant. replaced with new hose assembly. |
| 142200 mi | Torque converter went out. Had to replace most of transmission. |
| 2000 mi | Harsh downshifts from 3-2 and 2-1 and "crunching noise" |
| 95000 mi US $3000 |
An oil cooling line from the transmission to the radiator was also replaced (not warranty either). |
| 128000 mi US $578 |
transmission to cooler line came loose at transmission. All oil was expelled. Car was flat bedded to dealer by Mercedes Roadside assist for diagnosis and fix. Line reattached w/ new 'seal' and transmission flushed. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi | Transmission, including torque converter. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 67000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced rear flexseal and u-joint |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Bad transmission valve body plate |
| 95000 mi US $7000 |
Transmission noise |
| 29927 mi | replaced brains of transmission |
| 46700 mi | Transmission fluid leak. Fittings /connections repaired / resolved under warranty. |
| 75000 mi | Transmission would not shift appropriately, ie stuck in first gear. Dealer repaired under EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN, est repairs w/o warranty would have been 2000 |
| 35000 mi | Front hydraulic pump in transmission failed resulting in no forward or reverse drive. |
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