2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL450 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450. That is the most of any GL450 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is seats (39 complaints, 34%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 33 fires, 14 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 115owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 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 | 39 | 34% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 27 | 23% | 106,630 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 15% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 10% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 8% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 7% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | 72,715 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5% | 8,820 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 51,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 4% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 151,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
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 contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he felt a sharp pinch coming from the driverâs side seat. Upon further inspection, the contactâs husband noticed an abnormal hole with smoke coming from the driverâs…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while the dealer was servicing the air suspension strut failures, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had sustained severe water damage. The…
Blinkers and horn stopped working windshield wipers coming on without being turned on itâs saying drive to workshop without shifting gears and wonât start in the middle of the highway
The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle had been inspected but the brake booster was…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH in the rain, there was an abnormal smoke odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then started filling up with smoke. The contact checked and became aware that…
Other Mercedes Benz GL450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 GL450 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 GL450 | 13 | 5 |
| 2015 GL450 | 18 | 3 |
| 2014 GL450 | 21 | 3 |
| 2013 GL450 | 37 | 3 |
| 2012 GL450 | 47 | 3 |
| 2011 GL450 | 55 | 3 |
| 2010 GL450 | 42 | 3 |
| 2009 GL450 | 15 | 3 |
| 2008 GL450 | 55 | 2 |
| 2007 | 115 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450?
Owners most often report seats, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450?
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 GL450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL450 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.