2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,948miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,948 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 noticed a strong gas smell after a full tank of gas with my mercedes benz GL450 after I received it back from the mercedes benz dealer to replace the driver side fuel sending unit to fix the broken fuel gauge. The strong gas odor was non-existent before the repair. Initially, I thought it was just a residual smell due to the repair but after a week when I filled again, the gas smell was still there. The smell is so bad especially in the morning when I get inside the garage. The smell is evident on the rear passenger side close to the gas tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10820619, filed 2016-01, 89,948 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041024Mar 9, 2011Mercedes-benz: the fuel level indicator is wrong.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
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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