2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormally loud crack. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear glass in the moon roof had fractured without impact. The contact used tape on the fractured glass to prevent water from entering the interior of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the replacement parts were no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633715, filed 2025-01, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350
13 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350
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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