Suspension Related Problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension springs (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz GL450


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450

The Suspension problem

The airmatic suspension has failed, the truck is sitting low the air compressor blew into pieces from working to hard. This is a big problem with mercedes airmatic shocks on many different model. . . Please help us ,this should be a recall. . I only have about 45000 miles on my truck.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

Airmatic suspension components continue to fail on this vehicle. Airmatic air pump was first replaced Dec 2013 at 71,000mi. Front suspension air springs failed and suspension struts have both been replaced, oct 2014 at 85,000 mi.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Vehicle keeps losing air, steering wheel hard to turn, car leaning to right side, airbag lights keeps coming on, the car looses power when turning. During the night car will lower it self. Abs will come one, smell smoke.   Read details...


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GL450 Service Bulletins
GL450 Defect Investigations