Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz GL450

Mercedes Benz GL450 owners have reported 53 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz GL450

The Electrical System problem

The eis module we have found has an issue with the part from japan that does not have enough sauder on a part of it, so when the temp drops below 50 degrees or less the ignition starts but all the safety features go off and the computer shuts down the vehicle.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

I turned on my 2007 mercedes Gl450 in my driveway to warm it up and 1 minute later the horn continually went off. I turned the car off and the horn continued. Smoke began from the passenger rear tail light, then a flame. 911 was called the moment we saw smoke.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Vehicle caught fire in my garage. Vehicle was running fine 2 hrs prior. My husband entered the vehicle to run an errand and the vehicle would not start. Tons of light came on the dash, including the airbag had deployed, though the airbag had not deployed.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

While driving at highway speed in the left lane of a divided highway, the vehicle suddenly and without notice lost engine power and power steering. The weather condition was light rain and the road was wet.   Read details...

The Power Door Locks Not Working problem

Nhtsa headquarters 1200 new jersey avenue se. West building washington, DC 20590 tel: 1-(888)-327-4236 tel: 1-202-336-9550 email: NHTSA. Webmaster@dot   Read details...




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