2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“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“Passenger door opened up itself; child almost fell off the car; happens every time until we slam the door. Automatic trunk opened up itself and hit the garage. Happens every time until we manually push to close. When A/C is running; both the driver and the front passenger side window gets foggy causing 0 visibility to the side mirrors. Brake pedal broke. Contacted the dealer and the manufacturer many times; dealer failed to repaired and manufacturer failed to respond to various complaints filed with them.”
NHTSA complaint #10329792, filed 2010-05, 1,500 miles“We were driving the car at 35 MPH with a child in the left rear seat; the door suddenly opened up but did not hit any other vehicle. Took it to the dealer service for repair and they adjusted the door latch. Days later, the same happened and the door opened by itself. Took it to the dealer service again for repair and they adjusted the door latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10548850, filed 2013-10, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 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…
- 10171637Jan 14, 2020Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
- 10028664Jan 12, 2009Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of…
- 10025647Mar 7, 2008Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
Body and structure: 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 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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