2007 Mercedes Benz GL450
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 115
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Seats
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 115 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2009 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seats
35% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing seat heater/cooler.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl-contact owns a 2007 mercedes gl 450. Contact looked online for recall for vehicle.mileage on vehicle is 99,801. Contact was going 66MPH at time when drivers seat caught fireand contact was driving on highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-23
Also filed under Electrical system
While driving 2007 mercedes GL450 with my wife, after driving for 1 miles from our home with front seat heating I felt burn at my back and then my wife saw smoke coming out of the seats, we stoped the car and saw drive seat was burning and made a...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-11
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450. The contact stated that after starting the ignition, the front driver's side heated seat was activated and suddenly there was a burning odor with smoke emitting from the seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-22
Electrical system
24% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
Show complaint excerpts
Blinkers and horn stopped working windshield wipers coming on without being turned on itâs saying drive to workshop without shifting gears and wonât start in the middle of the…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-22
Power train
15% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.
Suspension
10% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Service brakes
9% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 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 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 have?
- 2 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.