2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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.
“Status ' 4th time trying to repair the engine shut down issue 'vehicle malfunctioned during driving four separate occasions with kids in the car ' complete shutdown while driving, loss of steering and dashboard illuminates every warning signal (see picture below) 'mercedes in downtown los angeles fixed the car (see receipt $4,600 in repairs) and SUV continues to stop. Since the 1st incident, the dealership has attempted to fix the issue three times and has been in the shop over 60 days this year. I contacted the ceo's office and a representative has stepped in to assist with the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11048387, filed 2017-11, 111,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550
7 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550
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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