2007–2017 · 11 model years

Mercedes-Benz GL450 recalls & problems by year

32 recalls and 419 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2007115 complaints

Most recalls20165 recalls

Crashes reported22in owner complaints

Injuries reported300 deaths

Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year

Model year	NHTSA stars	EPA mpg	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
2017 GL450	—	—	2	1	0	1	0
2016 GL450	—	19 mpg	5	13	1	1	0
2015 GL450	—	19 mpg	3	18	1	2	1
2014 GL450	—	16 mpg	3	21	0	0	0
2013 GL450	—	16 mpg	3	37	1	1	3
2012 GL450	—	15 mpg	3	47	3	0	2
2011 GL450	—	15 mpg	3	55	4	2	3
2010 GL450	—	14 mpg	3	42	1	1	1
2009 GL450	—	15 mpg	3	15	1	0	0
2008 GL450	—	15 mpg	2	55	5	1	6
2007 GL450	—	15 mpg	2	115	5	33	14

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

Air bags96
Suspension60
Electrical system57
Seats55
Engine39
Power train36
Steering36
Unknown or other32