2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,281miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,281 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car broke in the middle of the 45 MPH road in a very dangerous intersection. Towed the car to dealer and they told me the engine is completely damaged and need to be replaced. They told me the timing chain got loose and will cost ~$15k to replace the damaged engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10787401, filed 2015-10, 90,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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