2007 Mercedes Benz Gl320 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1) · Suspension:front (1) · Seats (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2024-04-26 · campaign 24V298000 · 15,604 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2022-05-09 · campaign 22V315000 · 350,294 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (60)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Exterior Lighting 2026-02-25 · LI82.10-P-078307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamps leaking or fogged cause the fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. in contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. a leak test must be performed to determine i
Showing the 6 most recent of 60 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-28 · Unknown Or Other · 184,000 mi“i was driving on i10 west near mobile, al at night. i heard a loud pop near the rear of the vehicle and feel it lift into the air and start bouncing uncontrollably. the seatbelt engaged and i was worried for my 10 month old in the backseat. i had to come to a complete stop to regain control. a passerby stopped and said it looked like the car lifted…”
2014-02-10 · Seats · 104,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the seat warmer was turned on and the seat caught fire. smoke filled the cabin of the car. the result was a hole in the seat of the car. *tr…”
2009-10-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 29,100 mi“my gl 320 ? 2007 lost all electrical power and the engine stalled while being driven. the power comes back on in 10 to 20 seconds and the car can be restarted. this happened 3 times during the first 10 days of oct 2009 when the mileage was just under 30,000. note the power steering and brake assist go out completely as do the headlights. on one ac…”
2009-06-19 · Suspension:front · 57,453 mi“dramatic explosive failure of the right adaptive suspension strut airbag while vehicle was standing in the driveway with the engine on. the vehicle was towed to a dealership service department where the strut was replaced and the failed part was returned to mbusa for inspection. i have high quality digital photos of the incident while the vehicle w…”
2008-03-02 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 14 mi“on the 2007-2008 mercedes gl the driver and passenger side ac vent closest to the side windows allows air to be directed the vent on the door (which should be used for defrost only); this then fogs up the side windows, making it impossible to see the side mirrors whenever the ac is on. this is certainly a huge safety problem in hot humid areas lik…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.