2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%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 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,948 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Driving on the 99 freeway when out of no where a loud explosion hit my car from behind or on top of my car it scared me so bad, I pulled over to emergency lane but I did not find or know what hit me so I continued home slowly afraid to drive. When I got home I was. checking my car and on top of my car there is a section that has. Electrical or computer components and it had broke lose that is what slammed into my vehicle the electrical cords are still connected or somebody would have been serious hurt Sept 15, 2026 430 in the afternoon”
NHTSA complaint #11768587, filed 2026-10, 229,000 miles“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 miles“Left-front strut leaked causing damages. We have been complaining for 4 years that the left-front of the car was making noise;took it to the dealer for service numerous times but they were not able to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10546951, filed 2013-10, 38,000 miles“Last Wednesday Morning June 06, 2023 I started vehicle up to move it closer to my apartment. Once I shifted into Drive , immediately the engine revved up and vehicle accelerated in high rate of speed across the parking lot, I was applying the brakes, but they were not stopping the vehicle, it then slammed into wooded area and crashed head first into creek beyond the wooded area. I was dazed and bleeding from cut beneath my nose, I climbed out of vehicle and back up the incline the vehicle crashed downward into. Baltimore County Police responded and I explained to Officer what had happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527119, filed 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 10030665Mar 1, 2009Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 38% |
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 3 | 14% |
| 2013 | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
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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