Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2009 Mercedes Benz GL320.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Hitched an airstream trailer weighing 7400 lbs (per cat scale) to new Mercedes Benz Gl320 (tow rating 7500 lbs). Within 40 miles, welds on the factory-supplied trailer hitch broke and the hitch bent sideways. One weld stayed in place until the vehicle was parked, at which point the hitch failure was discovered.