2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2% of the 55 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Check Engine Light came on and took it to the mechanic who identified low compression on cylinder #3. The injector was replaced which did not fix the issue since the vehicle lags when first accelerating. We were also informed of a service bulletin that included the issue with our vehicle and to take the car to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11551600, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450
34 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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