2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 183,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 183,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320. Shortly after removing the key from the ignition, white smoke appeared from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact observed fire from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10917334, filed 2016-10, 183,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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