2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 4% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 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 2008 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated that the rear seat power control button failed to lock the seat in place. The contact mentioned that the control still had the ability to move the seat forward and backwards. The dealer stated that the seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10655110, filed 2014-11, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated that his vehicle has been stalling ever since it was purchased. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. When the stalling occurs, there is no power throughout the vehicle, but it will restart seconds later. In addition to this failure, the sideview mirror is molded, the tire lug nuts are rusted, the power seat and navigation system are malfunctioning, the engine valve cover is cracked, and the compressors for the suspension system has failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264264, filed 2009-04, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10135625Oct 14, 20142nd seat row Power Easy Entry function impairment of backrest folding
- 10166097Jul 12, 2014Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment
- 10166096Jul 9, 2014The release loop of the Easy Entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access
- 10027950Sep 26, 2008Mercedes: right side second row seat fold up mechanism not working correctly or inoperative; right side second row seat red release strap inoperative. Model years unknown.
Seats: 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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