2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 12/30/2017 we purchased a Mercedes-Benz certified pre-owned 'cpo' vehicle from mercedes benz of north palm beach. We arrived at the dealership in the afternoon sent by mercedes benz of west palm beach their affiliated dealership for the specific vehicle we purchased. When we arrived at the dealership to view the vehicle, it was not detailed from the previous owner. On the test drive with our sales person I noted unusual noises and ride conditions in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297931, filed 2020-01“The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz GL450. While in park, the vehicle started to roll forward as if the vehicle were in drive. The vehicle rolled over a curb and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10726816, filed 2015-06, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V900000Dec 14, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GL450 2015, AMG GL63 2015–2016, ML350 2015 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013298Jan 16, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013332Jan 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing…
- 11010818Nov 20, 2024Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause…
- 10058546Jul 7, 2015Xentry (daimler): after key cycle, vehicle in limp home mode, returns to normal operation due to being stuck on clutch pack or the shift valve fault. Model all. No years listed.
- 10135970May 16, 2014Delayed 2-3 Upshift
- 10167546Jul 30, 2013FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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