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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
26%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
88,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 26% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 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.

“Had a oil change by mercedes dealer park my truck for a few weeks when I drove it I had a oil leak. I call mercedes to report it mercedes had it tow in .they say it was a oil cooler leak I only have 48,000 miles don't drive it all the time. Didn't have a leak until the oil change now they want me to pay for it.I had the truck park in my garage oil was on the floor in my garage I do have pictures of oil on the floor in my garage and around the engine where oil is coming from.”

NHTSA complaint #10945583, filed 2017-01

“Hello. My vehicle has experienced two severely elongated timing chains in 30,000 miles of driving. Total miles on the vehicle are 114,000, and the vehicle is a 2011. I have been advised that if the timing chain fails during driving, it will cause an engine stall, and may potentially cause seizure of the transmission and wheels, causing a severe safety hazard. At a cost of approximately $8,000, the timing chain and all related timing components had been replaced approximately 15 months ago, and now, the problem has recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #10873758, filed 2016-06

“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11446102, filed 2022-01, 130,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that the dealer had previously serviced the vehicle under an unknown diesel emission recall; however, the failure occurred after the recall repair was performed with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ignition switch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11512780, filed 2023-03, 60,001 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to decelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust valve pressure sensor and catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer informed her that the failure was related to an unknown recall that would be issued in the 4th quarter of 2021. …”

NHTSA complaint #11442594, filed 2021-12, 117,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015114%
2014117%
2013457%
2012418%
2011626%
2010319%

Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350

Air bags
9 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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