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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201593000 mi | battery would not hold charge | ||
| Apr 201593700 miC $1200 | Alternator failed, would not charge battery | ||
| Mar 2016105400 miC $6000 | Intake failed, needed to replace whole air intake system - known problem with Bluetec engines | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Sep 20092500 mi | Bad relay that led to battery draining. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States - May 2013 | |||
| May 201355000 miUS $60 | coupling in steering column became loose and was tightened. steering aligmnment performed. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 201335000 mi | Had an oil leak at the heat exchanger from a previous repair. It was covered under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201436100 mi | Car was having issues immediately after 10k service. Would experience episodes of no power. Took it back to the dealership (4 days after service) and found a pinched gasket on turbo intake. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Louisiana, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 20096389 mi | Needed software update. Replace amplifier for subwoofer. | ||
| Sep 201015451 mi | Check Engine light on. Replaced temp sensor. | ||
| May 201125462 mi | Temp sensor from NOX replaced | ||
| Feb 201229869 miUS $872 | Replaced defective Pirelli tires. | ||
| Apr 201341421 miUS $180 | Replaced NOx sensor | ||
| Mar 201449841 miUS $1045 | Oil cooler leak. Oil cooler gaskets replaced. | ||
| Apr 201554200 mi | Rear air shock was not working. Replaced under MB extended warranty. | ||
| May 201559000 mi | Driver's front air shock needed replacing. | ||
| Jan 201652000 mi | Ad Blue sensor shorted. Left front air shock failed. | ||
| Feb 201665000 mi | Glow plug failed. Dealer did not have one in stock and it took 3 days to get one. Fuel gauge sending unit failed. | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 201784000 miUS $1100 | Computer was throwing a code for charcoal canister valve permanently stuck in the closed position. It was replaced for $640 but the check engine light was still on. Digging deeper, they found they had to replace the fuel pressure sensor--a big job involving dropping the tank. Full cost of repair was about $1100. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Georgia, United States May 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201593000 mi | Left mirror lamp warning light caused by intermittent broken wire in fold-in side mirrors. Repaired broken wires and set auto-fold-in-mirrors to manual mode. | ||
| Oct 201597500 miUS $1650 | Replaced Air-matic air compressor. and 2 front air strut assemblies | ||
| Dec 2017114000 mi | replaced airbag under recall | ||
| Nov 2021166000 miUS $700 | Replaced steering rack bushings and performed 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Jan 2022167000 miUS $1000 | Replace 3 door lock actuator | ||
| Jul 2022174000 miUS $390 | Replaced front aromatic strut . Part was under warranty, previously replaced. Only paid labor cost. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201496000 miUS $425 | ac quit blowing cold air--compressor and fan replaced | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201368500 miUS $1000 | Right front air strut collapsed due to air bladder rupture. Repaired under warranty. | ||
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