Air Bag Light On problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450

Two problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2018

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. Was told by dealer I have leaks in the engine, had to repair suspension, and different struts and parts while during warranty and after spending thousands of dollars. I notified mbusa, and apparently this car has been having airbags and suspension issues repaired before I bought it, the previous owner has been doing the same repairs. Within a month of repairing on thing, the car starts to lean to right, make noise, leak fluids from who knows where.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2017

The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz Gl450. Before purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the srs air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was notified and claimed to have remedied the issue. After purchasing the vehicle, the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.


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