3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,260 miles

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problem #4

Jan 062025

GL450

  • miles
The EIS module we have found has an issue with the part from Japan that does not have enough Sauder on a part of it, so when the temp drops below 50 degrees or less the ignition starts but all the safety features go off and the computer shuts down the vehicle. Reason is the metal contracts in cold weather causing the connections to not fully meet. We have figured this out after many times of replacing the main battery, aux battery thinking this is the issue. After much research on the web and MB forums this seems to be an issue especially in the colder climates with some of the older models. Some others have had have their autos stop in the middle of driving them in cold weather. Not sure why this has not been reported. We are having the issue now with a 2010 MB GL 450 we just purchased in November and every time it gets cold, the auto goes haywire when the temp drops. Warm weather zero issues. Wanted to relay since we do not see a recall and we are working out the bug on this on our own time and money.

- Pearland , TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 162017

GL450

  • 77,000 miles
On 8/27/17 I got a complaint number: 11019610 I got never further information about my complaint. So please let me know what I have to do next. Thank you so much!

- Nokomis, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 282016

GL450 8-cyl

  • 65,040 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. While the vehicle was stationary, the turn signal lights stopped working. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a circuit bulb that blew out. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 10/19/16

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #1

Jul 222015

GL450

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz GL450. The contact stated that while making a turn, a warning light illuminated in the instrument cluster indicating that the left rear tailgate assembly had failed. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that weeks later, the right rear tailgate assembly also failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA