10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
105,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 232018

GL450

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owned a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. While driving 30 mph, a burnt rubber odor was detected inside the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed flames underneath the glovebox compartment. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There were no injuries. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for determination of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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