2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The contact stated the engine was turned on with the gear selector placed in the park position when an unexpected acceleration occurred which caused the vehicle to jump over two curbs and crashed into a tree. The vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into two unoccupied vehicles. There was no personal injury. The vehicle sustained severe damages and was towed to the dealer for exterior body repair and diagnosis. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Updated 2/23/11 updated 05/05/11”
NHTSA complaint #10365445, filed 2010-11, 30,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550
7 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
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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