2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
42 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
92,138 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 42 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 19.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Air Bags: 21; Service Brakes: 5; Suspension: 5; Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2013: 1; 2015: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 14; 2018: 6; 2019: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10493738 · 2013-01-22 (January 22, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD-REST AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING SYSTEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING WITH A MORE STURDY TYPE OF WIRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,696. *DT*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 37,696 miles reported. Look up ODI 10493738 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10670716 · 2015-01-07 (January 7, 2015)
MY CAR WAS VERY LOW WHEN I SAW IT IN MY PARKING LOT AND IT WAS THE SUSPENSION,AND THE THINK IS THAT I ALREADY SAW A LOT OF MERCEDES BENZ WITH BAD SUSPENSION I ALREADY FIX MY CAR 2 TIMES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 72,345 miles reported. Look up ODI 10670716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10747604 · 2015-08-10 (August 10, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATING THAT THE LEFT REAR TAILGATE ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WEEKS LATER, THE RIGHT REAR TAILGATE ASSEMBLY ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10747714 · 2015-08-11 (August 11, 2015)
UPON PURCHASING THIS CAR 4/8/2013 I HAVE BEEN BURDENED WITH REPLACING THE FRONT AROMATIC SUSPENSIONS. THEN THE AIR COMPROSSEROR THAT SUPPLIES AIR TO THE SUSPENSIONS, AND NOW THE BACK SUSPENSIONS ARE GIVING UP. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR, NOR I THINK MERCEDES BENZ DEALER IN FOOTHILL RANCH, CA CARES AS THEY KNOW THE POOR PRODUCTION ON THESE GL-450
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747714 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10899514 · 2016-08-30 (August 30, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A CIRCUIT BULB THAT BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,040 miles reported. Look up ODI 10899514 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915916 · 2016-10-13 (October 13, 2016)
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10915916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10919885 · 2016-10-28 (October 28, 2016)
TAKATA RECALL, RECALL IS TAKING TO LONG AND MB SAYS THERE IS NO SOLUTION YET. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR. MB SHOULD HAVE TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE FOR A UNRESOLVED SAFETY ISSUE. WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10919885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10954177 · 2017-02-13 (February 13, 2017)
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY HAS FAILED. TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING UP/DOWN AT LOWER SPEEDS (UNDER 40MPH). SHOW CONFIRMED THE VALVE BODY IS NO GOOD.
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10954177 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V081000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2016-02-11 (February 11, 2016)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V315000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 2022-05-09 (May 9, 2022)
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.
Consequence: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V298000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 2024-04-26 (April 26, 2024)
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.
Consequence: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗