MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:46.515Z

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
42
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 42 complaints 2010 42 2011: 55 complaints 2011 2012: 47 complaints 2012 2013: 37 complaints 2013 2014: 21 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017
2010: 42 complaints 2010 42 2011: 55 complaints 2011 2012: 47 complaints 2012 2013: 37 complaints 2013 2014: 21 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017
2010: 42 complaints 2010 42 2011: 55 complaints 2011 2012: 47 complaints 2012 2013: 37 complaints 2013 2014: 21 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017

2010: 42 complaints

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YearComplaints
201042
201155
201247
201337
201421
201518
201613
20171

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

50% · 21 reports
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Takata recall air bag has not been replaced yet

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz GL450. The contact stated that the driver's side head-rest air bag inadvertently deployed while driving 65 MPH. The contact was not involved in a crash. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-22

Service brakes

21% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. While the contact's brother was driving down a hill, the brake pedal became stuck and the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle drove uphill and became airborne.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-28

brake line corrison and leak, results in no braking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-01

Brake booster got do not drive letter and contacted June 27,2024 and first week of july and said they would contact me and nothing yet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-17

Suspension

12% · 5 reports
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My car was very low when I saw it in my parking lot and it was the suspension,and the think is that I already saw a lot of mercedes benz with bad suspension I already fix my car 2 times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-07

Electrical system

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. While driving 30 MPH, a burnt rubber odor was detected inside the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed flames underneath the glovebox compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-25

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz GL450. The contact stated that while making a turn, a warning light illuminated in the instrument cluster indicating that the left rear tailgate assembly had failed. The failure recurred intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-10

Exterior lighting

5% · 2 reports

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.

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  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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    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 5 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 2010 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 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.