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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:46.133Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz GL450 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2010: 42 complaints 2010 2011: 55 complaints 2011 2012: 45 complaints 2012 2013: 37 complaints 2013 2014: 21 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2017
2016: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
201042
201155
201245
201337
201421
201518
201613
20171

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

3 of 13 total reports mention: seats.

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2ND ROW HEAD REST UNSAFE AND UNUSEABLE - THE HEADREST IS TOO LOW AND TOO HIGH FOR A CHILD OR SMALL PERSON TO USE. WHEN IN DOWN POSITION, SEAT PUSHES HEAD FORWARD; WHEN IT IS UP, IT'S TOO TALL FOR THE HEAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170619

THE SECOND ROW SEAT HEADREST IS UNUSABLE FOR MY CHILDREN. IT HITS THEM IN THE HEAD AND THEY ARE TOTALLY UNCOMFORTABLE. I SEE NOW THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SOURCE OF PROBLEMS FOR THIS VEHICLE. MANY PARENTS ARE COMPLAINING. MERCEDES HAS NO CURE FOR IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160105

MY FATHER AND MOTHER IN-LAW RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 AS OUR FAMILY CAR. THE HEADRESTS FOR THE 2ND ROW SEATS WITH THE "EASY ENTRY" OPTION APPEAR TO POSE A COMFORT AND SAFETY ISSUE FOR BOTH CAR SEATS AND "SHORTER" PEOPLE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150915

ENGINE

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH FIRE
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WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2019 AND IN ADDITION TO THE CAR HAVING WARRANTY UP TO 50,000 MILES, WE PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE/REPAIR PACKAGE FOR $1,800.00 RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT WHEN WE FIRST START DRIVING THE CAR HAS A NOISE ON THE RIGHT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20191212

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH
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WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2019 AND IN ADDITION TO THE CAR HAVING WARRANTY UP TO 50,000 MILES, WE PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE/REPAIR PACKAGE FOR $1,800.00 RECENTLY WE NOTICED THAT WHEN WE FIRST START DRIVING THE CAR HAS A NOISE ON THE RIGHT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20191212

STEERING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170328 — suspension

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017.

Campaign 17V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170421 — air bags, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170929 — steering

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable.

Campaign 17V241000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180830 — suspension

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.

Campaign 18V272000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191223 — communication

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.

Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V081000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V177000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V241000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V272000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.