Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear indicator (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Gear Indicator problems |
This vehicle, and all others mercedes-benz manufactures with an automatic transmission shift selector of this type need an added safety feature to disallow a shift from the neutral position to reverse or drive unless the brake pedal is depressed. Read details...
On April 30th 2009 while driving car slipped into low gear on its own. On may 1st while pulling out of a driveway and going to make a left turn on a major road the car again slipped into low gear. Ten minutes later while easing into a shopping center parking spot the car shot forward and crashed Read details...