2011 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 2011 Mercedes Benz GL. That ranks 2nd out of 6 GL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,448 miles. 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 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 67% | 1,448 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 1,436 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Mercedes Benz GL recalls (2)
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Fuel system, diesel
Problem: Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. The diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.
Risk: Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz usa at 1-800-367-6372.
Fuel system, other:fuel filter
Problem: Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.
Risk: Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372. This campaign has been superseded . Please see recall campaign 11v-496.
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.
In less than 30 days and less than 1,500 miles, the brand new suv's steering wheel quit working during the turn, the belt , the pulley and the tensioner were broken without any warning. *kb
My husband was going on his third deployment, he did not want me to have any car problem, so we spent almost 70k for a brand new 2011 mercedes gl blue tech. However, less than 30 days and 1460 miles, the steering wheel quit working during a turn, it almost killed me. I have contacted the dealer…
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 mercedes benz glk350. The contact stated that the cruise control switch and the turn signal were both located on the left side of the steering wheel. Whenever he activated the left of right turn signals, his hand would hit the cruise control causing it to engage instead…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.