2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of engine power without warning. The vehicle was towed to Mercedes-Benz of daytona beach (1188 n tomoka farms rd, daytona beach, fl) for diagnostic testing, but the results were not disclosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. Carfax the VIN provided has no displayable records. Updated 11/28/18”
NHTSA complaint #11130048, filed 2018-09, 106,000 milesEngine: other model years
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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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