Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (two problems).
The Gl450 has the balance shaft problem . It skipped timing and caused major engine failure. . This problem is prevalent for the m273 engine. The parts wear prematurely. The timing is affected and the 4 cam power train misaligns. The engine quits and the repair is usually over 4000. 00. Read details...
I had just started driving down the road 2 miles and going around 25-30 mph and the car shut off and the steering wheel locked. There was cars behind me and I was able to put my hazards on. Thankfully cars were coming up to stop sign so I was able to steer off road. Read details...
On three separate occasions the 'charge air hose' connecting to the turbo intercooler system on my 2007 mercedes gl320cdi has failed. The hose has been replaced four times total. According to internet message boards there are numerous failures that mb has failed to fix including mine. Read details...