Mercedes Benz GL years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz GL stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz GL years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz GL complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz GL problems
All model years combined.
- Visibility2
- Steering2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission1
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Engine1
- Electrical1
- Body1
- Acceleration1
Mercedes Benz GL problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | - | 3 | Steering | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 4 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 1 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 1 | Tires | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Mercedes Benz GL
What years of the Mercedes Benz GL should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz GL has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz GL?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz GL?
Visibility, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by steering (2) and fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz GL have?
5 recalls between 2007 and 2011. The 2008 model year has the most, with 3.
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