2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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.
“This is a complaint about the steering pilot part of the driver assistance package option I have on my 2018 Mercedes-Benz gls-450. The steering pilot is so poorly developed it has almost caused me to crash several times, so I have turned it off most of the time. The mbusa website says of steering pilot, ' the steering pilot feature helps the driver keep the vehicle centered between lane markings while cruising on straight roads, or even in gentle curves.' nothing could be further from the truth. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098029, filed 2018-05, 8,000 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…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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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