Mercedes Benz GL550 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Mercedes Benz GL550 owners have reported a total of 89 problems for their cars built in the 9 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Mercedes Benz GL550. The 2011 Mercedes Benz GL550 cars have the most problems reported (16 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Mercedes Benz GL550

Model Year	Number of Problems
2016 GL550	1
2015 GL550	8
2014 GL550	11
2013 GL550	14
2012 GL550	12
2011 GL550	16
2010 GL550	3
2009 GL550	8
2008 GL550	16

🔍 Common problems of Mercedes Benz GL550

The following chart shows the 19 most common problems for Mercedes Benz GL550 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (12 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Mercedes Benz GL550

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Air Bag	24
Engine And Engine Cooling	12
Steering	11
Electrical System	10
Equipment	8
Power Train	3
Service Brakes	3
Suspension	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Wheel	2

Electronic Stability Control	2
Seats	2
Structure	2
Seat Belt	1
Air Brake	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Diesel Fuel System	1
Tire	1
Other Fuel System	1

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