Mercedes-Benz GL450 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 112 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GL450 (2007–2017).

Complaints
112
Recalls
11
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

14200712200832009122010122011122012162013142014112015620162017
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GL450 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz GL450 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 GL45000002—
2016 GL45060105Body & Structure
2015 GL450110213Engine
2014 GL450140003Engine
2013 GL450160013Engine
2012 GL450121003Brakes
2011 GL450122233Brakes
2010 GL450120003Brakes
2009 GL45030003Brakes
2008 GL450121112Steering
2007 GL450141012Brakes

Most common Mercedes-Benz GL450 problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    30 complaints
  • Engine
    24 complaints
  • Electrical System
    15 complaints
  • Suspension
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    7 complaints
  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GL450 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GL450 recalls

  • Recall 24V298000Apr 26, 202415,604 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2007–2012

    Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V315000May 9, 2022350,294 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2007–2012

    Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V272000Apr 27, 20189,725 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V241000Apr 11, 201758,323 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 17V081000Feb 8, 201737 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V900000Dec 14, 201648 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V158000Mar 31, 201469 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 13V166000Apr 29, 2013256 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology