2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 the 2nd time within a year my airmatic suspension system has went out while driving and I have lost control of driving my vehicle. I have paid 3900 to have the problem repaired it has not been a year and the same issue has happened. Faulty dangerous suspension system airbag suspension is dangerous and faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #11628461, filed 2024-12Related recalls
- 18V272000Apr 27, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 2017, ML350 2012–2015, AMG ML63 2012–2015 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 11035003Jul 8, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11032751May 15, 2026Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with…
- 11032736May 15, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11013183Jan 28, 2025Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 11008070Sep 26, 2024Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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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