2006 Mercedes Benz GL320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL320 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz GL320. That ranks 4th out of 5 GL320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz GL320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 100% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mercedes Benz GL320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz GL320.
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 turned on driver side seat heater. Less than 1 minute after i felt burning on my back. I pulled to the side and jumped out of vehicle. Smoke was filling car and jacket was on fire. Patted jacket out and found burn hole through jacket into sweater. After smoke cleared i saw driver seat…
Other Mercedes Benz GL320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 GL320 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 GL320 | 6 | 3 |
| 2008 GL320 | 20 | 2 |
| 2007 GL320 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz GL320?
Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz GL320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz GL320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL320 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.