12 problems have been reported for the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL550. The following chart shows the 7 most common problems for 2012 Mercedes Benz GL550. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Structure | |
| Equipment | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Wheel | |
| Electrical System |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL550 in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz GL550, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL550 with the Mercedes Benz GL550 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 GL550 is 12 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Mercedes Benz GL550 is 10.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2015 GL550 | |
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| 2012 GL550 | |
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