Mercedes Benz GL550 owners have reported 2 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
I was driving on the highway at 80 mph. Then all of a sudden on the speedometer a message started to be displayed blind spot inactive ,then pre-safe functions limited active lane keep assist unavailable . All of a sudden the cruz control failed. Them the turn signals failed . Then I stopped the car waited for 10 mins restarted the car the same error came after driving 300 miles . The failure of turn signals nearly caused me to have accidents since the person behind me doesnt know when I am changing the lane. I had small children in my car and my wife . This problem is worser than the Toyota prius cruz control failure.
Status � 4th time trying to repair the engine shut down issue �vehicle malfunctioned during driving four separate occasions with kids in the car � complete shutdown while driving, loss of steering and dashboard illuminates every warning signal (see picture below) �mercedes in downtown los angeles fixed the car (see receipt $4,600 in repairs) and SUV continues to stop. Since the 1st incident, the dealership has attempted to fix the issue three times and has been in the shop over 60 days this year. I contacted the ceo's office and a representative has stepped in to assist with the issue. They have brought in a special engineer to research the issue but that still did not correct the issue. On 10/20/17 almost two months after having my car in the shop, I picked up the SUV. On 11/18/17, the car stopped on me again with my son in the back seat. After being stranded for nearly two hours. I have been without a car since 11/18/17. On 11/22/17, I received another update stating the car is close to $3000 to fix. Since June 2017, I have repeatedly brought the car in for the exact same issue. I have repeatedly asked mercedes to declare the car a lemon since over $7000 or more has been put into the vehicle for this same issue. I would have never purchase the car. Mercedes knew about the issues with the 1st generation SUV rather than take the older model SUV out of production, the dealership continues to profit and put son and other kids in harm's way---this is a safety issue. The challenges with the engine, the wiring and the older technology is a known issue�the engine completely shuts down while driving and the steering column is locked and you can't put the SUV in any gear�this is the 4th time I have been stranded while driving the road and freeway.