Mercedes-Benz GL550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GL550 (2008–2017).

Complaints
27
Recalls
10
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GL550 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 GL550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 GL55000002—
2016 GL55010004Electrical System
2015 GL55070103Engine
2014 GL55060003Engine
2013 GL55030023Transmission & Drivetrain
2012 GL55020003Airbags
2011 GL55030003Brakes
2010 GL55010003—
2009 GL55011013Brakes
2008 GL55030002Steering

Most common Mercedes-Benz GL550 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GL550 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GL550 recalls

  • Recall 24V298000Apr 26, 202415,604 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2008–2012

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

  • Recall 22V315000May 9, 2022350,294 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2008–2012

    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 16V903000Dec 15, 201647,799 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

  • 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