2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- 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: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
7 of 21 total reports mention: engine.
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It has makes sound noise and timing chain tension is made very poor not safety , also warming blibd spot frozen not working, display electric poor damage byself tomve fix timing dealer wants 15,000$ to be fix more then value of the…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-19
Also filed under Lane departure
Car got a check engine for failed turbochargers at 71000 miles. Mercedes refused to acknowledge and get the problem addressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-20
Visibility
3 of 21 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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While driving on the freeway at about 70 MPH the sunroof exploded. We were not behind another car and driving in the middle of an unpopulated area along the !-10 freeway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-30
Electrical system
3 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
Service brakes
2 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes.
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You need to order a recall of mercedes benz GL450 (2014) (VIN [xxx]). I had to take the vehicle for repair because the brakes were locking when I drove back from san diego and several times I was close to hit other vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-09
Power train
2 of 21 total reports mention: power train.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GL450. The contact stated that the transmission jerked and hesitated to shift. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-22
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 GL450 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports 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 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 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.