Equipment Problems of Mercedes Benz GL450

Mercedes Benz GL450 owners have reported 35 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Mercedes Benz GL450

The Equipment problem

My 2015 mercedes-benz gle 450 experienced an unexpected vehicle fire on Feb 13th 2026. The vehicle was just parked when I noticed smoke from the engine. The vehicle caught fire within a short period of time, and 911 was called. There was no known external cause for the fire.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

As you stated above the air conditioning is not a reason a driver would loose control unless you have a mercades that is leaking gas and my kids and passangers are sick and passing out and so am I. This has been going on almost 3 years. Goes to dealership and then sits because they never fix it.   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

I noticed a strong gas smell after a full tank of gas with my Mercedes Benz Gl450 after I received it back from the Mercedes Benz dealer to replace the driver side fuel sending unit to fix the broken fuel gauge. The strong gas odor was non-existent before the repair.   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Gl450. The contact stated that his vehicle has been stalling ever since it was purchased. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that there was no remedy for the failure.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

Mercedes Gl450 the front end started riding low after driving it and would then adjust itself, which was very noticeable not the minute amount is supposed to do just for aerodynamics. Then it started out low from a parking position and once on the road it would raise a little to where it was   Read details...




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