2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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As I was driving down on i-27 from amarillo to lubbock at 70 miles per hour on 6/22/2020 in pleasant weather and no vehicles either in front of me or beside me, the middle panel of the panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded with the glass shattering...
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-23
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.
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Power steering went out while car was parked , drove car without power steering for about 9 miles to get to safe place. After car was restarted several times steering started to work fine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-24
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
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Have a mercedes gl 350 with only 63000 miles, has made a small rattle sound when first purchased that I related to being diesel, rattle has gotten worse, took in to a mechanic who stated timing chain, I called my mercedes local dealership and...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-20
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-06-02Child seat14V158000 Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured November 4, 2013, through November 15, 2013.
Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.
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2018-08-30Suspension18V272000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018.
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2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V158000 · Child seat
- Recall 18V272000 · Suspension
- Recall 19V787000 · Communication
FAQ
- Is the 2014 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.