2008 Mercedes Benz GL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL. That ranks 4th out of 6 GL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Mercedes Benz GL recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Problem: Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
Risk: If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited.
Fix: Mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
The continental 275/55vr19 4x4 contact extra cost tires furnished with my 2008 m-b gl320 cdi have a strong tendency to hydroplane unexpectedly, dangerously and at low speeds in very shallow water (wear grooves in i-5 freeway @ 55 mph or less). Virtually the same car, (2007 m-b gl320 cdi) with stock…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.