Seats Related Problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Mercedes Benz GL450

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Power Adjust problems
1
Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems
1

Front Seat Power Adjust problem #1

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Gl450. The contact stated that his vehicle has been stalling ever since it was purchased. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. When the stalling occurs, there is no power throughout the vehicle, but it will restart seconds later. In addition to this failure, the sideview mirror is molded, the tire lug nuts are rusted, the power seat and navigation system are malfunctioning, the engine valve cover is cracked, and the compressors for the suspension system has failed. The contact has taken his vehicle back to be repaired numerous times. The failure mileage was 18,000.

Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem #2

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Gl450. The contact stated that the rear seat third row area electrical button allows the seat to move forward and backwards however it does not allow the seat to lock in place. The dealer advised the seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000. Li.


Seats related problems in other Mercedes Benz GL450 model year vehicles:



GL450 Service Bulletins
GL450 Defect Investigations