2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,100 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.
“Diesel fuel leaking on roadway from filter. Similar to model years 2010-2012 recall. Fuel is found when parked dripping from engine compartment. Diesel smell in passenger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #10565953, filed 2014-02, 32,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
- 10041024Mar 9, 2011Mercedes-benz: the fuel level indicator is wrong.
- 10029105Apr 2, 2009Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy…
- 10026201Jun 16, 2008Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
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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