MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mercedes Benz GL450

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2008 Mercedes Benz GL450
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:56:04.514Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz GL450 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 54 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009
2008: 54 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007115
200854
200915

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 41%

41% of complaints: steering — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100517

SUSPENSION 28%

28% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front.

CRASH INJURY
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ON APRIL 30TH 2009 WHILE DRIVING CAR SLIPPED INTO LOW GEAR ON ITS OWN. ON MAY 1ST WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A MAJOR ROAD THE CAR AGAIN SLIPPED INTO LOW GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090707

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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Last Wednesday Morning June 06, 2023 I started vehicle up to move it closer to my apartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230615

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220630 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 22V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240524 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 24V298000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Mercedes Benz GL450 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V315000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V298000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.