MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mercedes Benz GL450

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2009 Mercedes Benz GL450
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:11.919Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 55 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 15
2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 55 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 15
2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 55 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 15

2009: 15 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2007115
200855
200915

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

8 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Takata recall my vehicle is part of the recall and there is still no fix for my problem. This is extremely dangerous, we are driving with a ticking time bomb.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-14

Takata recall the recall was instituted February 2016, yet to date there has been no remedy offered by the manufacturer and no indication as to when they will be replacing the airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09

Takata recall a recall notice was issued for my vehicle's (2009 benz GL450) airbags. However, Takata / Mercedes Benz do not have a remedy available for my vehicle despite the recall date being more than 1 year ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Suspension

3 of 15 total reports mention: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated, and the struts had failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-16

Also filed under Engine and service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

3 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine.

Exterior lighting

1 of 15 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  3. R
    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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  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Mercedes Benz GL450 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 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
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Mercedes Benz GL450?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes Benz GL450 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.