2012 Mercedes Benz GL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL500 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL500. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2012 Mercedes Benz GL500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Mercedes Benz GL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL500.
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.
Hello, i would like to notify a defect on a vehicle mercedes gl 500 model series x166 made in 2012 in u.s. Plant by mercedes company in seattle. While driving there was a fault in the braking system without any warning lights. During the braking the brake was pushed to the floor, but the vehicle…
Other Mercedes Benz GL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL500 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.