Five problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 based on all problems reported for the 2007 GL450.
Blinkers and horn stopped working windshield wipers coming on without being turned on it’s saying drive to workshop without shifting gears and won’t start in the middle of the highway.
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. It produces 1208 1200 codes along with misfire codes. I feel Mercedes Benz corp is responsible and has liability for the loss. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Veh suspension fell, almost lost control.
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. Started car up and drove a little further and car shut down again and locked steering repeated 4 more times til was able to get home. I was getting ready to get on freeway with my young kids in the car could have been so dangerous.
Airmatic failure front suspension many times since 2007 for gl 450 warrrany replacemant in 2008 , 2009 and now again in 2011.
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