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2008–2017 · 10 model years

Mercedes-Benz GL550 recalls & problems by year

29 recalls and 69 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201115 complaints
Most recalls20164 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202008: 12 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 6 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 3 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 15 complaints, 3 recalls2012: 8 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 6 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 10 complaints, 3 recalls2015: 8 complaints, 3 recalls2016: 1 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 GL550——200000
2016 GL550—15 mpg410000
2015 GL550—15 mpg380100
2014 GL550—15 mpg3100010
2013 GL550—15 mpg360020
2012 GL550—14 mpg381020
2011 GL550—14 mpg3150000
2010 GL550—14 mpg330000
2009 GL550—14 mpg361010
2008 GL550—14 mpg2121000

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 bags24
  • Steering11
  • Electrical system11
  • Engine11
  • Unknown or other8
  • Power train4
  • Suspension3
  • Service brakes, hydraulic3