2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 35%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,545miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320, 35% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,545 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.
“I was making left hand turn, suddenly the power steering assist failed and it was impossible to steer the vehicle to bring it to safety. This happened just prior to us entering the freeway. If we were to enter the freeway and this failure would occur on the freeway, we would end up in a crash. We contacted mercedes. They sent a tow truck and the vehicle was towed to beverly hills mercedes. We contacted mercedes USA to inform them of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10677044, filed 2015-01, 53,000 miles“I found fluid under my vehicle on the floor of my garage. I am sending this because I have been told by both the manufacturer and the dealer that this is the result of a defect. I checked and there were recalls but my vehicle VIN was not included. There were also service bulletins which were not called to my attention mbusa rep admitted defect ,was sympathetic but said he would make a note of it, but that was all. Dealer did grant me a good will discount,but my cost was $600.00 for a repair that has been endemic.my warranty had expired after 48 months , but only 25817 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10465738, filed 2012-07, 25,820 miles“Power steering fluid leak. Was told it was a leak at the rack and would cost over $1000 to replace. I have never heard of a steering rack leaking after less than 65000 miles. Sounds like manufacturing error and should be repaired by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10462580, filed 2012-06, 64,000 miles“Coming home from work steering started acting funny and making weird noises. Pulled in garage and fluids all over floor. Took to dealer - had to replace rack and pinion steering unit for the second time.”
NHTSA complaint #10584546, filed 2014-04, 81,981 miles“Stop and go traffic. Car stalled and was almost rear- ended. Got to side of road some fluid, restarted after 20 minutes. When restarted weird noise when turning but close to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10584545, filed 2014-04, 74,545 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020460Dec 4, 2008Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
- 10028646Dec 2, 2008Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and…
- 10028645Dec 2, 2008Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164…
- 10025648Apr 22, 2008Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
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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