#1
Airmatic Air Suspension
Reported across 5 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class Common Problems
We analyzed every Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class reliability report across 9 model years (avg score 65/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Gl-Class Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class year-by-year reports.
Affects 56% of years
#2
AIRMATIC Air Suspension
Reported across 3 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Diesel Emissions System (GL350 BlueTEC)
Reported across 2 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2007 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class58/100
A tempting luxury SUV that offers a lot for the money, but its complex engineering brings a significant risk of financial ruin if not thoroughly vetted and maintained.
2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class55/100
A luxurious family hauler burdened by complex, expensive systems prone to widespread and debilitating failure.
2009 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class65/100
This full-size luxury SUV delivers comfort and prestige, but its high-maintenance nature and propensity for expensive system failures make it a high-stakes ownership proposition.
2010 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class65/100
A luxurious, capable SUV that will continually test the depth of your wallet, demanding proactive maintenance and a healthy repair fund.
2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class65/100
A luxurious and capable SUV that offers significant value upfront, but demands an equally significant, ongoing investment in maintenance and repairs.
2012 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class72/100
A premium SUV experience at a budget price, but be prepared for premium maintenance and repair bills, especially concerning the suspension and diesel engine.
2013 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class68/100
A lavish family hauler that delivers luxury and capability, but be prepared for a premium price tag on maintenance and repairs.
2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class68/100
A majestic SUV with high repair potential, demanding a hefty preventative maintenance fund to avoid major financial shocks.
2015 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class68/100
A supremely comfortable and capable luxury SUV, but be prepared for significant upkeep and repair costs, especially as it ages.
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