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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 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.

“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated that while reversing, the brake pedal was depressed with an abnormal hissing sound coming from the brake pedal. The contact stated that the sound was audible since the vehicle was purchased in 2019. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699386, filed 2025-11, 22,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015113%
2014110%
2012113%
201117%
2009117%
200818%

Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550

Air bags
12 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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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