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Mercedes-Benz GL450 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 234 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz GL450 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2011, 2012, 2010. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mercedes-Benz GL450 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 GL450 | 37 | Engine | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 GL450 | 47 | Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 GL450 | 55 | Air bags | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 GL450 | 42 | Air bags | 3 | 1 |
12 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz GL450
- What years of the Mercedes-Benz GL450 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2011 (55), 2012 (47), 2010 (42).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GL450?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (77), brakes (28), suspension (26).
- Which Mercedes-Benz GL450 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2017 (1), 2016 (13), 2015 (18). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.