2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450. While operating the vehicle, several messages displayed regarding the parking brake release, transmission, and the vehicle being inoperable. Also, several electrical features malfunctioned. The vehicle was towed to world wide motors inc. (3900 east 96th st, indianapolis, in) where it was diagnosed that the main vehicle wire harness was damaged due to water that drained from the sun roof into the panels of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11244201, filed 2019-08, 57,000 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
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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