2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,750 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.
“Third row seat would not lock in position, either up for seating or down for cargo. The lack of locking effected the motor which raises and lowers the seat to lock position. Dealer and/or mfg. Claimed the seat frame is prone to bending. I had to pay to have it fixed. When I noted this sounds like a safety issue they offered to pay 75% for the part and discount on labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10550102, filed 2013-10, 77,500 miles“I was parked in a parking lot getting into the car and the passenger side adaptive head rest released. This is designed to prevent whiplash but depending on the force it released at (it's mechanical not an airbag) it could cause injury. The vehicle smelled as if an electrical component had melted. I took it to the dealer where I was told there was a short in the wiring in the front seat that triggered the malfunction. The seat has to be removed and the head rest has to be replaced at a cost of $1980. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596661, filed 2014-06, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10135625Oct 14, 20142nd seat row Power Easy Entry function impairment of backrest folding
- 10166097Jul 12, 2014Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment
- 10166096Jul 9, 2014The release loop of the Easy Entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access
- 10027950Sep 26, 2008Mercedes: right side second row seat fold up mechanism not working correctly or inoperative; right side second row seat red release strap inoperative. Model years unknown.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
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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