2007 Mercedes Benz GL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL. That ranks 2nd out of 6 GL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz GL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | 68,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz GL recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
Risk: This may result in the traile rhitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.
Fix: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on june 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Risk: When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving for a period of 30 minutes to a hour on cruise control then all of a sudden y cruise control sends up a error message n cuts out then my transmission drops from 7th gear to 6th gear and would get stuck and i can't shift it at all. I would have to pull over turn my of the car turn it…
I was driving for less than 5 minutes with seat heater on when i felt burning on left side of my lower back. I felt the seat and it was very hot and melting. I immediately turned seat heater off, but i was in traffic and could not stop. The seat began to cool, but i smelled a strong burning odor…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl320. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering and brakes lost power. The contact swayed to the side of the highway and a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, but they could not determine…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, seats problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.