2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“Daimler ag, (dag) the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain gle, gls and gle coup vehicles (166, 292 platform) with the active curve system (acs), the oil in the acs's oil reservoir could start foaming under dynamic driving situations in combination with an oil level below minimum. The oil foam might leak out of the oil reservoir through the vent holes in the sealing cap. Depending on the orientation of the vent holes in the sealing cap, leaking oil could spray onto hot surface components of the exhaust system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104245, filed 2018-06, 34,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine and malfunction PP0 warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that an independent mechanic facility was nearby, so the mechanic and the contact pushed the vehicle into the shop. The vehicle was diagnosed with failed cam shaft gear and lifters. The contact was informed that the cam shaft gear and lifters needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11569931, filed 2024-02, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 10056472Jun 20, 2014Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
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