2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
9 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (Air bags).
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-24
Takata recall
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (Air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Engine
6 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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Hello. My vehicle has experienced two severely elongated timing chains in 30,000 miles of driving. Total miles on the vehicle are 114,000, and the vehicle is a 2011.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-12
Own 2 mercedes GL350 and E350. Both of them are V6 diesel bluetec engines and both have leaking problem from oil cooler.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-05
Service brakes
4 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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- The hard brake lines from the going to the rear axle ruptured during light braking. The corroded sections have been removed and are available. - I had no indication of a problem until I went to stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-24
Brakes pipe lines
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-11
Suspension
2 of 23 total reports mention: suspension.
Steering
1 of 23 total reports mentions: steering.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz GL350. The contact was driving 25 MPH and noticed an abnormal grinding noise as the power steering assist failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-30
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic22V315000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2024-05-24Service brakes, hydraulic24V298000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.