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BrakesPart report

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 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.

“This is relative to the brake booster recall. Mercedes-Benz conducted a test and there was significant corrosion that exceeded the normal limits allowed. I am still under a stop drive order but I have not been provided any further instruction or provided a vehicle to drive while my vehicle awaits repair or buy back.Customer service representatives have not corresponded with me despite multiple emails and calls over the last 2 -3 weeks. I need A vehicle repaired so it can operate safely or I need another vehicle to drive while awaiting available parts please.”

NHTSA complaint #11477415, filed 2022-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550

Air bags
6 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology