general problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL450

Four problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL450. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL450 based on all problems reported for the 2011 GL450.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2025

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz Gl450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message for brake and traction control failure was intermittently displayed, causing the cruise control to disengage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with ha ydraulic control unit failure. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact related the failure to two undisclosed recalls; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2024

The contact owned a 2011 mercedes-benz Gl450. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle failed to stop, which led him to rear-end a truck in front of him. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact needed medical attention after suffering a fracture in the little finger. The contact also sustained injuries in the forehead caused by the impact with the steering wheel. The airbags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was deemed destroyed. The contact related the failure with the received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v315000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2022

I [xxx] own. The Mercedes Benz, it was in recall for the air bag, I took it to the dealer at the coral gables dealership of the mercedes, 300 almeria Ave, coral gables 33134. Phone (305)306-3549. And it was check. I was involved in an accident on ([xxx]) went into a canal. 50 feet down, the air bag did not open, the brake did not brake properly the truck slip through the grass, and we end it in the canal. I did not was advise the brake were in recall found out later on after the accident the geigo the insurance company advise, but it was too late. I we were born that day my husband and me. I have picture of the accident; the check engine was on and off sometime like a year before or maybe more can't recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2022

Brought this vehicle into mercedes-benz of peoria, peoria, IL. For routine maintenance on may 19, 2022. When I returned to pick up vehicle, I was informed of the do not drive recall and was informed I could not drive my car. I was only offered a curtesy car for that night and then had to find my own rental car, which I have done, incurring $7,675. 11 in rental charges through August 2022. I have received zero updates from mercedes as to when they will fix this problem. I have also not received any reimbursement for my rental car expenses.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL450



GL450 Service Bulletins
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