Body problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450

Two problems related to body have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450 based on all problems reported for the 2008 GL450.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2026

Driving on the 99 freeway when out of no where a loud explosion hit my car from behind or on top of my car it scared me so bad, I pulled over to emergency lane but I did not find or know what hit me so I continued home slowly afraid to drive. When I got home I was. Checking my car and on top of my car there is a section that has. Electrical or computer components and it had broke lose that is what slammed into my vehicle the electrical cords are still connected or somebody would have been serious hurt sept 15, 2026 430 in the afternoon.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2009

We were driving the car at 35 mph with a child in the left rear seat; the door suddenly opened up but did not hit any other vehicle. Took it to the dealer service for repair and they adjusted the door latch. Days later, the same happened and the door opened by itself. Took it to the dealer service again for repair and they adjusted the door latch.


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