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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 226 repairs.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 145 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
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| Mercedes-Benz GL in Idaho, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200721000 miUS $86 | Needed both antenna replaced... "SOS malfunction, drive to workshop" error displayed in dash. | ||
| Nov 200722000 mi | Able to get the new parts. Installed and the problem is gone. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201063000 miUS $125 | passenger mirror cover broke | ||
| Feb 201250100 miUS $500 | Back hatch pull down mechanism does not latch immediately. Has been in for adjustment before. Now - out of warranty - they said it needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201253500 mi | Serpentine belt broke due to harmonic balancer failing. MBUSA reviewed bill and part on request and paid completely even though out of warranty. It was due to defective part. | ||
| Dec 201479000 miUS $350 | Repair was just to replace the drivers side window switch. The plastic had broken and the entire switch needed to be changed. | ||
| Jul 201584500 miUS $239 | Driver dash vent broken. Removed broken vent and installed new one Oil Cooler seals leaking. Remove and replace. | ||
| Oct 201587300 miUS $2553 | New(reman) strut left front, new spring left rear. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Vermont, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2010 | |||
| May 20072000 mi | towed to dealer, intercooler hose replaced | ||
| Oct 200715000 mi | bad fuel pump. wrong part arrived at dealer twice. towed to dealer, fuel pump replaced | ||
| Mar 200825000 mi | Door handle failed. Locking mechanism did not function. Dealer replaced. | ||
| Jun 200835000 miUS $315 | Rear shock leaking, part replaced. | ||
| Aug 200962000 miUS $1000 | Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced left rear shock. | ||
| Jun 201081000 miUS $1250 | CEL was coming on and the car turned off multiple times while driving. CEL would turn off after a day. Took car to dealer. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Nothing was fixed on the car but it does run normally at the present time. | ||
| Sep 201081000 mi | Vehicle intermittantly shuts down. Fuel pump was replaced but it did not solve the problem. Dealer could not find cause of problem. Vehicle traded in. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 20071519 mi | Interior imperfections fixed under warranty | ||
| Aug 200818000 mi | iPod amplifier fix | ||
| Sep 200823000 mi | Replace airmatic compressor. | ||
| Dec 200825000 mi | Rear liftgate opener failure. | ||
| Oct 200940000 mi | Rear latch failed (electronic) | ||
| Dec 200942000 mi | Mirrors closing on door skin. Replaced both mirrors, painted both doors. | ||
| Jan 201058000 mi | Driver mirror motor replaced | ||
| Jul 201051800 mi | Replace button on COMAND system, replace key | ||
| Apr 201164000 mi | Car stalled while driving multiple times. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. | ||
| May 201165200 miUS $1000 | Fuel pump intermittent failure. | ||
| Sep 201171000 miUS $1800 | Front struts developed air leak. Both had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201277000 miUS $384 | Rear suspension collapse. Diagnosed valve control block Airmatic compressor failure. Related to misdiagnosed earlier problem. | ||
| Apr 201278700 miUS $600 | Glow Plug Control Module failure. Replaced | ||
| Oct 201285000 mi | Driver mirror rubbing against door, scratching paint | ||
| Feb 201394200 miUS $1200 | Rear air suspension failure Battery not holding charge HID light bulb failure. Not owner replaceable. | ||
| Jun 2013100000 miUS $1900 | Had to replace entire xenon headlight unit due to corrosion | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 200810000 mi | Power 3rd row seat would not open and retract. Power tailgate would not close all the way. Motor is supposed to pull in tailgate last few millimeters and would not do so. | ||
| Nov 200820000 mi | Power tailgate would not close all the way. Motor is supposed to pull in tailgate last few millimeters and would not do so. Air suspension compressor replaced due to TSB Oil sensor was showing low oil even though oil was full. Software reflash solved problem. | ||
| Jun 201150000 mi | Sun visor would not stay against windshield. Was loose. | ||
| Sep 201475000 miUS $450 | Got new battery at the extremely expensive rate of $450 installed! | ||
| Jul 201797000 miUS $2300 | New rear shocks and rear air springs. Old shocks were worn and old air springs were leaking air. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Mississippi, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2007 | |||
| Feb 20071500 mi | new intercooler hose installed per factory directive | ||
| May 20076000 mi | turbo intercooler hose becoming detached | ||
| Jun 20076000 mi | turbo intercooler hose issue. vehicle was bought back by Mercedes on 6/27/2007 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013140500 miUS $950 | Radiator developed a leak and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Oregon, United States Sep 2007 - Oct 2007 | |||
| Jun 20075185 mi | Complained that trans upshift SOMETIMES did not function as expected given similar load-speed conditions. Dealer diagnosed, "no DTCs, no newer DTC software available, No correction required". No time to install newer ECU software just available. | ||
| Jul 20078341 mi | Visit to install new ECU software. Software installed. No effect on upshift 'hanging' problem. Dealer test drove w/ instrumentation attached and agreed that "adaptation" settings/results were wrong for transmission. Performed adaptation, no effect on prob | ||
| Sep 20079814 mi | Visit to install another new valve body. Installation/adaptation successful. At this same visit, dealer replaced under warranty the processor card for the COMAND NAV system. System had sometimes told driver to make a 'U-Turn' before destination was reache | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 201086800 miC $625 | Routine "A" service, while car was in shop the technician detected: Left rear ball joint was squeaky and replaced under extended warranty, and the ride height links were found to be squeaky and required lubrication - 1 hr labor 119/hour paid by me. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Arizona, United States May 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| May 20073000 mi | Hose on turbocharger blew off in the mountains of Colorado on Mother's Day, forcing my wife to manually-shift the truck (full of kids and dogs) all the way back to the Phoenix area. When I picked it up the next day, it blew off again, but not since. | ||
| Jul 20079000 mi | A vibration in the front end, visible both in the steering and in the front passenger seat, which occurs at highway speeds and has been "fixed" twice by the shop with the same unsuccessful result. | ||
| Mar 200954000 mi | Left front suspension strut was leaking, required replacement. | ||
| Apr 200957000 miUS $800 | Airbag on top of right front strut exploded, replacement required. | ||
| Jan 201080000 miUS $1100 | Lower front control arms had to be replaced because bushings were worn out and not replaceable without full replacement of control arms. | ||
| Mar 201083000 miUS $2979 | Turbocharger failed, erratic driving followed by limp mode. This vehicle had the intercooler hose failure three or four times but supposedly that's unrelated. Broken bolts on removal extended repair time (shop broke them). | ||
| Jul 201090000 mi | Transmission, including torque converter. Air ride controller, rear shocks. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jun 201038000 mi | Right rear shocks replaced. Note leaking oil in garage. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201375020 miC $1500 | Rear air suspension developed leaks. Replaced using oem parts from FL. No problem, regular wear and tear. | ||
| Dec 201377500 miC $1400 | Front suspension developed leaks. Both bags/struts replaced. | ||
| Mar 201588660 miC $200 | slight noise, replaced sway bar. | ||
| Dec 201597340 miC $4000 | Replaced all | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Puerto Rico Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 201049000 mi | Front sway bar bushings. Air Suspension failed - car lowered itself until it was not save to drive Front shock absorber and suspension air compressor Problems with air suspension once again. The air suspension would lower itself without warning. | ||
| May 201067000 miUS $918 | Adjustable air springs were leaking air. | ||
| Jun 201191000 miUS $1900 | Front air spring replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 201031000 mi | Engine low coolant appeared on and off. Apparently loose sensor found. | ||
| Feb 201031200 mi | Top off coolant light comes on repeatedly. | ||
| Jun 201586000 miUS $1900 | System would fail to go into map view. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201045000 mi | ignition cylinder would lock and not turn properly with both key fobs. part replaced under warranty power folding mirrors making noise when opening/closing. Dealer could not duplicate but problem on record with possible warranty replacement | ||
| Oct 201152000 miUS $300 | Tailgate lock assembly worked intermittently. Ordered part and related trim clips that broken during the panel removal. Problem fixed. | ||
| Nov 201156000 miUS $200 | drained battery by mistake. Jumped per owners manual following morning Power lift gate didn't work; fuse fine. Dealer removed CPU & disconnected neg.cable. CPU sat 30 min. & reset itself. $200 v. $700 if cpu replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201025000 mi | Suspension had a odd squeaking noise when going over driveway curb. after replicating noise with shop supervisor, he determined it was due to worn/defective front struts. replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201231000 miUS $1000 | power steering pump seals were leaking. replaced pump and added fluid. | ||
| Jul 201233200 miUS $1500 | A front strut broke and was replaced. Parts not available for 8 days. Dealer provided loaner car at no charge. | ||
| Jun 201338000 miUS $600 | Right front strut would allow front end to settle unevenly if parked for more than 2 days. | ||
| Apr 201441200 miUS $1250 | replaced leaking rear suspension air-bags due to poor ride and occasional body leaning | ||
| Mar 201767000 miUS $450 | Replaced front brake rotors and pads, replaced rear brake pads | ||
| Mar 201867000 miUS $1900 | Replaced rear flexseal and u-joint Replaced front sway bars due to worn joints | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 201059000 mi | Loud noticeable thumping engine noise prompted us to take the truck to the dealership and after 60 days (and counting), we are now told that we will get a new engine! | ||
| Sep 201177000 miUS $520 | The truck had a hissing noise in the rear right tire area and the truck was tilted to the right. Found out there was a leak in the suspension. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201046700 mi | power rear door latch was not closing/latching properly. Latch was replaced to resolve problem. | ||
| May 201261700 miUS $240 | replaced defective ABS wheel sensor | ||
| Jul 201375700 miUS $500 | replaced failed left front pneumatic air shock | ||
| Dec 201487000 miUS $300 | Rear Air springs failed, required replacement. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 201164000 mi | Ongoing issue with pneumatic struts. Have had all four replaced in last 2 years. Now just replaced one AGAIN. Also, this car EATS tires. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015112000 miUS $1000 | Vehicle has an air suspension system. The front passenger side suspension was leaking, so it had to be replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015102000 miUS $3200 | All air suspensions (2x front - Arnott), (2x rear Mercedes OEM) | ||
| Apr 2015102300 miUS $900 | Safety restraint system (front passenger side) | ||
| Jul 2015104000 miUS $450 | Intake Manifold tumbler flap Water pump, thermostat, utility belt, pulleys (2x). The thermostat kicked-off the cycle. Once that was replaced, the water pump displayed symptoms, and the rest followed. Rear (2x) air suspensions | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Tennessee, United States - Oct 2007 | |||
| Oct 20076500 mi | 2nd time in for the air suspension. It lowers itself down 2 or 3 inches then goes back up. Makes you look like goofball. They can't figure it out and have told me they are going to do nothing. Rattles in the rear I am told are from the headrests being in | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Colorado, United States - Oct 2008 | |||
| Jan 200822500 mi | speaker blown, not fixed. Oil leak, fixed then leaked again within a week. | ||
| Jul 200823000 mi | Took in to fix oil leak. It was in the shop for four days and seamed to go away. Still leaves oil stains in my garage. I will be taking to the shop again for the fourth time this week. Will report the outcome. They did fix the blown speaker. | ||
| Oct 200823000 mi | Still has oil leak. Tire pressure light comes on and tire appears to slowly lose air. I will take the car in this week for the fifth time in three months. Loathe this car. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014112100 mi | headlight replaced drivers power mirror wire repaired | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Utah, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201029927 mi | replaced brains of transmission | ||
| Apr 201137409 miUS $186 | Cam plugs leaking | ||
| Apr 201248000 miUS $1527 | replaced left air strut replace power steering resovoir | ||
| Jul 201250000 miUS $1500 | replace right air strut | ||
| Feb 201356500 miUS $1000 | Replace Cam Plugs and Centrifuge | ||
| Mar 201358000 miUS $1400 | replaced rear suspension bellows | ||
| Dec 201367400 miUS $400 | Replace thermostat | ||
| Jan 201467400 mi | Oil leak | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201036000 mi | Transmission got stuck in one gear and only reset after turning off ignition. Happened three times. They could not replicate or find a fault code but updated the software. Has happened once since and waiting to drive to dealer while it is occuring | ||
| Mar 201039000 mi | Previous problem with transmission. Left vehicle with the dealer and they were able to replicate the problem and fix. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Minnesota, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 201393000 miUS $1200 | computer that controls lights and moon roof | ||
| Apr 201396000 miUS $1500 | noisy wheel bearing, identified and replaced | ||
| May 201397000 miUS $400 | trim on windows needs replaced | ||
| Nov 2013102000 miUS $2000 | air ride suspension failure | ||
| Dec 2013102000 mi | Check engine light | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Alberta, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201491200 miC $800 | Burned out headlight - other one flickering, will need to do it too | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Virginia, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 201239000 miUS $3600 | Power steering reservoir leak Motorized rear hatch intermittently inoperative | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200937000 mi | Tire pressure sensors replaced. | ||
| Sep 200938000 mi | Warning came on dashboard- tire pressure AND brakes. Wife took car to dealer - had to keep it overnight to order some brake parts - rental car given. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 20072000 mi | Static from rear audio headphone jacks. Replaced antenna amplifier | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20076000 mi | Driver side exterior mirror stopped auto dimming. | ||
| Mar 200815000 mi | Noise from front steering area. | ||
| Apr 200816000 mi | |||
| Jul 200818000 mi | ABS/ESP warning lights came on. | ||
| Sep 200819000 mi | Rear windows clunking when rolling down. Door handles loose. | ||
| Jun 201038000 mi | Steering column loose | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201058000 mi | overheated. thermostat replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in New Jersey, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 200813000 miUS $60 | Adjusted rear hatch door to fully close. | ||
| Aug 200819000 mi | Keyless Go door handle replaced on drivers door under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200937000 mi | outside rearview mirror replaced under warranty | ||
| Apr 201041000 mi | keyless-go door handle replaced | ||
| Oct 201049000 mi | cam timing sensor replaced under warranty | ||
| Nov 201050000 mi | after rough idle at start up, engine light came on. Diagnosis was bad fuel. Dealer reset light and found no problems. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Apr 2007 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 200715000 mi | Check engine light came on... "#x cylinder not firing" message. Took to dealer in Charlottesville, VA over X-mas break. I believe they did a reset but unable to fully reproduce the problem. We have been prblem free as of 1/3/08. K Beltran Raleigh, NC Warranty claim- engine check light came on over X-mas Holiday. One cylinder not firing. Dealer replaced overcoil / leads. Problem resolved as of 12/28/07 | ||
| Aug 200826000 mi | CEL came on... dealer replaced cam position sensor... 1 week later problem re-appeared... fuel injector replaced... it has been 3 weeks with no issue... problem presumably resolved... Occasional excess noise heard when making sharp left turn. Problem magnified when going over a speed bump at 2 mph and turning sharp left. Dealer performed a procedure where by they lifted the truck for 4 hrs and then torqued connectors. Problem solved. | ||
| Oct 200941000 mi | Air suspension pump failed and was replaced by dealer at no charge (covered under original factory warranty). Truck was still driveable until serviced. | ||
| Jan 201045000 mi | Oil leak at cylinder valve (test port)? SA admitted it was a chronic issue. Part was repaired while new part was put on order. Cylinder head port plug (not spark plug) failed causing oil to leak out. Nuisance defect. Dealer 'repaired' /patched plug while in the interim of getting new parts on b/o. Will repair under warranty | ||
| Feb 201045800 mi | Power Steering leak. Hose and connections replaced. Resolved via warranty repair. Transmission fluid leak. Fittings /connections repaired / resolved under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201047000 mi | While taking in for PM, I observed a Power steering fluid leak, MB replaced hose / clamp under warranty, problem has not recurred. | ||
| Jul 201050700 mi | Check engine light... looked up code and got a 'fuel too rich' code. Dealer diagnosed problem to be one of the O2 sensors. Replaced under extended warranty... | ||
| Sep 201054000 miUS $150 | Recurring repair but outside additional warranty extended warranty. Front suspension joint was re-lubed (/ retorqued?) due to grinding noise observed after making sharp left turn after going over speed bump at 2 mph. Repaired successful. | ||
| Jan 201161000 mi | Recurrence of excess noise in suspension and in steering linkage. Dealer agreed to repair under extended warranty purchased last year | ||
| Apr 201275000 mi | Transmission would not shift appropriately, ie stuck in first gear. Dealer repaired under EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN, est repairs w/o warranty would have been 2000 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Apr 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Aug 20077000 mi | Air bag stickers misaligned. | ||
| Oct 200945000 mi | Sunroof would not close properly & very noisy. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200926000 mi | Camshaft sensor failed. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Minnesota, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 200941000 mi | Had a minor oil leak on one of the gaskets, not enough to even register low oil. | ||
| Aug 201190500 miUS $1500 | Rear suspension problem with the GL450. Replaced shocks and one air shock. | ||
| Nov 201195000 miUS $200 | hydraulic liftgate wasn't closing. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jul 201065000 miUS $150 | Air suspension short. | ||
| Oct 201068000 miUS $900 | Valve block for air suspension Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. | ||
| Mar 201170000 miUS $500 | Fuel gauge doesn't read correctly. | ||
| Jun 201176000 mi | Fuel gauge reading incorrectly. | ||
| Nov 201289300 miUS $1500 | Fuel guage inaccurate. Replaced both fuel senders and fuel pump. Problem fixed. | ||
| Mar 201395000 miUS $7000 | Transmission noise | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in California, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 200935000 mi | Front hydraulic pump in transmission failed resulting in no forward or reverse drive. | ||
| Apr 201047000 mi | Power steering fluid leak caused by cracked reservoir. Interior rearview mirror also replaced due to original not staying in position. | ||
| Nov 201057000 mi | Front driver's side suspension would drop when vehicle parked for several hours. Replaced air suspension strut. | ||
| Jan 201160000 mi | Engine oil leak cured by replacing three camshaft plugs in cylinder head. False low engine oil warning message cured by replacing oil level sensor. | ||
| Mar 201163000 mi | Right front air suspension collapsed when parked. Successfully fixed on second attempt. | ||
| Dec 201179000 mi | Replaced crankshaft position sensor Stored code indicated problem with transmission ECM although no symptoms obvious to driver. | ||
| Sep 201294000 miUS $200 | Tailgate latch failed - latch assembly was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013115000 miUS $350 | One rear air spring leaking - replaced both sides. | ||
| May 2014126100 miUS $1200 | Replace front and rear air springs due to leaks. Also replace front struts and rear shocks. | ||
| Oct 2016158000 miUS $1500 | Replaced failed starter motor Replace failed A/C compressor Replace failing air suspension compressor | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 200830000 mi | trim piece replacement, rear door alignment | ||
| Apr 201192000 miUS $1200 | replaced power steering pump window trim that had peeling clearcoat | ||
| Nov 2011104000 miUS $1200 | Bad air strut. | ||
| Jul 2012120000 miUS $200 | Bad transmission valve body plate | ||
| Sep 2013142000 miUS $1400 | Trunk latch failure. Leaking bad air strut. | ||
| Feb 2014150100 miUS $200 | Replaced rear air bag. | ||
| Sep 2014168000 miUS $200 | Second time the airbag was replaced. | ||
| May 2015190000 miUS $350 | Needed new air compressor at 190,000 miles. Cost was $350 for compressor and did it myself. | ||
| Sep 2016203000 miUS $600 | New drivers side front air strut. Purchased from Rebuild Master Tech and had a shop install. | ||
| Mar 2017206000 miUS $200 | Arnott front strut failure. Replaced - only labor cost | ||
| Apr 2017206000 miUS $1800 | Replaced intake flap mechanism. Replaced cam magnetic pickup, Proactively changed crank position sensor. Replaced power steering mounts. | ||
| Jul 2018238000 miUS $150 | Replacing can magnets and sensors again. Mechanic feels it is a defective VVT cam sprocket. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201535500 miUS $3000 | Replaced both rear shocks, were leaking fluid, suspension was not working as it should | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Jul 200825000 mi | Cam shaft sensor caused check engine light to come on. Dealer replaced sensor. | ||
| Dec 200829000 mi | Camshaft magnet sensor, again, went out. I guess there are 4 total, I have now replaced 3. I'm sure I'll be heading in again one more time. | ||
| Dec 201185000 miUS $50 | Air strut was leaking | ||
| Sep 2012100000 miUS $50 | Air suspension was leaking. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200716500 mi | GPS navigation system malfunctioned. Company replaced system but could not retain previous saved addresses | ||
| Feb 200716001 mi | SRS airbag sensor failed. Dashboard notification. Sensor/connection replaced. | ||
| Mar 200830000 mi | SRS sensor enabled. Second time. One problem reported at time or repair could not be replicated, but will be in the April report since the suspension system failed after this repair (within a week). | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GL in New York, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 20075585 mi | Car began running rough, check engine light came on and eventially would not start. New software for engine and transmission computers added. | ||
| Aug 200831000 mi | Rear shock absorber failed (2nd time in 13 months). Also had had mass/air sensor replaced to address check engine issues and also replaced headliner to fix loud rattle near sunroof. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200710000 mi | rear hatch not locking properly when closed intercooler hoses replaced with updated versions (diesel engine) clicking in sunroof area when closed completely. dealer could not duplicate. only happens when sunroof completely closed. | ||
| Feb 200814000 mi | Check engine light came on, GL shut down. Restarted and drove but check engine light remained. Took in next day for service. Part ordered from Germany so Gl sat for 4 full business days before part arrived. New part was fuel rail (diesel). | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in South Africa Jul 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 200831620 mi | Air mass sensor replaced. Apparently a factory fault. Part modification. Compressor and relay replaced. | ||
| Dec 200837200 mi | Brakes sqealing. Front suspension knocking. | ||
| Jan 201063240 mi | Pressure regulating valve, crankcase ventilation leaks, air filter element blocked | ||
| Oct 2010 | Front torsion bar linkage worn | ||
| Jun 201189900 miR 240 | Water entered the well area below passenger seat where the electronics are housed. All shorted out. Source of water leak not determined. | ||
| Feb 2016111600 miR 6000 | replace two bellows | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in North Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200830000 miUS $484 | Black rubber molding inside front passenger door has worn out and leaves black flakes all over the carpet. Part was ordered 2 weeks ago but not in yet. Hissing crackling feedback from speakers when using radio, CD player or bluetooth for phone. Dealer updated software and problem was solved. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Mercedes-Benz GL in Alaska, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200810000 mi | Left rear shock failed | ||
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