Electrical System Related Problems of the 2009 Mercedes Benz GL320

Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2009 Mercedes Benz GL320.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz GL320

Problem Category Number of Problems
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems
1

Crankshaft Position Sensor problem

Mercedes benz Gl320cdi bluetec> shut off without warning while driving at the speed of 40 mph. Lost power steering and brakes and was nearly struck by another vehicle. An earlier version the 2008 model had the same experience on three occasions. Subsequently traded vehicle in for a 2009 model. Told by dealer part "crank shaft position sensor" is the cause. Part is being ordered from germany and would take at least a week. I suspect the part is in short supply due to frequent occurrences of this issue. A dangerous situation is lurking with this faulty sensor.


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