Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC brakes problems
10 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
10,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
10 of 43 complaints match this topic (23.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11564507 · 2024-01-09 (January 9, 2024)
The car radar system apparently had a glitch and locked up the wheels while I was driving 25 mph. Yes, it is available for inspection. We are afraid to drive the car, it is just sitting. The car locked up so suddenly it made the rear wheel come off and rear of car fell to the ground. I was bruised by the seatbelt from the sudden stop. The dealer acted like they were unable to inspect it, I had the car towed there since it is under warranty. They said it had been in an accident. It had not been in an accident. I had to have policemen direct tra…
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Owner report 11592527 · 2024-06-04 (June 4, 2024)
As I approached a red light and removed my foot from the gas pedal to brake, my dashboard displayed several alarming messages: “Active Brake Assist Functions Limited See Owner's Manual,” “Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative,” “To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine,” and “Traction Control Inoperative See Owner's Manual.” Subsequently, all dashboard lights illuminated, the engine turned off, and the car shifted into neutral from drive, preventing me from restarting it. Despite turning on my hazard lights, I was stuck in the middle la…
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Owner report 11609145 · 2024-08-17 (August 17, 2024)
While backing out of steep driveway, the car computer screen blinked saying "updating" then screen went blank, lost power, I could not brake. We have a row of trees at the back of our driveway that stopped the car ( with damage) or else we would have rolled into our neighbors basement all. Tree limbs poked a hole in bumper, cracked left tail light, and damaged the back hatch. Mercedes is saying User fault. I have been driving for 45 years without a ticket, wreck or causing an accident, and I am not a liar. If this blanking of the computer scree…
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Owner report 11724974 · 2026-03-17 (March 17, 2026)
Car has been auto braking even though there is nothing in front of the car. This is extremely dangerous and could lead to serious rear end collisions. There are many similar complaints on online forums and Mercedes (and their lawyers) do nothing. Link to video: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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Owner report 11738195 · 2026-05-15 (May 15, 2026)
I have been receiving errors that visibility is reduced. Lane departure system is not working and car has brake suddenly in moderate traffic despite not being close to vehicle ahead of me.
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