2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,058miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,058 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“We purchased the car in july 2019 and in addition to the car having warranty up to 50,000 miles, we purchased an additional service/repair package for $1,800.00 recently we noticed that when we first start driving the car has a noise on the right side, the noise is most noticeable when applying the brake and when releasing the brake. We took the car to mercedes benz of valencia and to say that the service department staff was unwilling to help is a gross understatement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11288654, filed 2019-12, 40,058 milesRelated recalls
- 18V272000Apr 27, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GL450 2013–2016, ML350 2012–2015, AMG ML63 2012–2015 +13 more
- 17V081000Feb 8, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GL450 2016, GLE 450 2016, GLE 350 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11035003Jul 8, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11032751May 15, 2026Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11013183Jan 28, 2025Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 11008070Sep 26, 2024Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 14% |
| 2012 | 7 | 15% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 5 | 12% |
| 2009 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 15 | 27% |
| 2007 | 11 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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