2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Consumer Discussions

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Reliable?

• THE WORST CAR I'VE OWNED IN 30 YEARS

  Written by: huskertexas on Oct 7, 2011 7:50:06 PM

  I've owned them all...Chevy, Ford, Olds, Buick, BMW, Ferrari, VW, Mercedes. I can say unequivocally that the Mercedes GL 450 is the worst of the bunch, and there isn't even a close second. We bought a CPO 2007 with 30K on the clock. In 30K miles thereafter... We replaced the steering column TWICE. I've owned 33 other cars and never replaced a steering column even once. Replaced the power steering pump ... Read More

• Re: wanting to buy but concerned about reliability-GL450 [Jayce]

  Written by: wpearson1 on Dec 26, 2010 11:16:32 AM

  I would never buy another mb gl450. Currently I am sitting in my house on December 26, 2010 while a tow truck tries to fix electronic battery issue. I just had the battery replaced 10 months ago and this is the 4th issue with this complaint. My car also died while driving on a bridge with one way traffic while going highway speeds with no resolution by Mercedes benz. MB should ... Read More

• Re: Reliability Issues... [mbbq]...FIRE FIRE FIRE

  Written by: st99 on Oct 1, 2009 8:38:25 PM

  My friend's 2008 GL450, 27K miles, caught on fire last Friday 09/27/09. It happend exactly as you described....(The fire started under the passenger seat and fully engulfed the car in less than 5 minutes. First, a funny smell, then some smoke, and then the fire) and it bursted into flames before the fire brigade arrived. Luckily, the car was on the driveway outside the garage only 8 feet away from the ... Read More

• GL450 Okay....

  Written by: mercedesluvr on Jun 12, 2009 2:36:14 PM

  I recently purchased a White 2008 GL450 for my wife with P1, rear seat entertainment, leather package, etc. We were dissapointed with the fact that the Harman/Kardon system kept malfunctioning and the rear seat entertainment had horrible movie quality. In addition, the COMMAND system was REALLY BAD, my wifes old Honda Oddysey had a better system and that was a year 2000 model. So, we decided to trade the 08 in ... Read More

• Mercedes Gl

  Written by: brwbdw on Mar 27, 2009 8:58:13 PM

  I am having so many problems with my 2007 GL. Now Mercedes does not want to cover the problems under warranty. My biggest concern is the computer located under the seat near the battery. It has malfunctioned and shut the vehicle down 2 times in a 3 week period and had to be towed to the dealership. This computer also works my windows and they roll up and down without the ... Read More

Mercedes GL 420

• problems with GL420. please help

  Written by: spima on Feb 24, 2009 12:07:32 PM

  Hello I’m from Crete Greece I have the MERCEDES GL 420 CDI SUV and I have a lot of problems. I bought the car September 2007 and now I have 18700 km. The problems are: At 2090 km. the mirror At 6100 km. the airmatic and the third row of seats At 6300 km. a broken gear-wheel At 8500 km. leaf spring At 8800 km. change of compressor of airmatic At ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz GL Class Maintenance and Repair

• Broblem with mercedes GL 420 CDI

  Written by: spima on Feb 24, 2009 10:17:12 AM

  Hello I’m from Crete Greece I have the MERCEDES GL 420 CDI SUV and I have a lot of problems. I bought the car September 2007 and now I have 18700 km. The problems are: At 2090 km. the mirror At 6100 km. the airmatic and the third row of seats At 6300 km. a broken gear-wheel At 8500 km. leaf spring At 8800 km. change of compressor of airmatic At ... Read More

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Reliable?

• Re: Reliability Issues... [SuperDud]

  Written by: mbbq on Jan 29, 2009 1:34:45 PM

  Wow. Everyone seems to have the same problems. We have (had?) a 2007 GL450 with about 12k miles on it. Tailgate problems....check. Air suspension problems...check. Car spontaneously bursting into flames while parked in a driveway...check. Oh wait, that may be a unique problem. But it did happen to my wife last week. If I knew how to post photos here, I would. Thankfully no one was hurt but had our children ... Read More

• Reliability Issues...

  Written by: SuperDud on Jan 3, 2009 4:35:12 PM

  I have a 2007 GL450, at around 28,500 miles. So far we've had many issues with this car, but not within the last six months. The car had many air suspension issues within the first 10,000 miles, and the dealer had so many problems with similar Gl450's that they ran out of parts for the suspension (luckily that was covered under warranty). Electrical problems also persisted, among them problems with power ... Read More

Article Comments - 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid vs. 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI

• Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [moparbad]

  Written by: gagrice on Apr 21, 2008 10:48:05 PM

  I have not driven the new Tahoe. If it is no better than the 2007 you can have it. They are no way as solid built as the GL from Mercedes. Not sure if the Tahoe is built in Canada or Mexico. The Mercedes is built in the USA. I am renting an Equinox as they did not have my Trailblazer for me when I got here. It is a tinny ... Read More

Mercedes Benz GL-Class Lease Questions

• Re: leasing 2007 model...any information? [aleksisa]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on Feb 18, 2008 4:23:35 PM

  2008 Mercedes GL450 24 Month: Resid 64% of MSRP – .00155 36 Month: Resid 56% of MSRP – .00175 48 Month: Resid 45% of MSRP – .00175 60 Month: Resid 39% of MSRP – .00330

Mercedes Benz GL-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: New 2007 GL450 [lbibum]

  Written by: derwin on Feb 10, 2008 8:21:54 AM

  Got it at Tysinger in Hampton. Wife flew done and drove it back yesterday; it was the last '07 they had. We searched autotrader for new 2007s and found a bunch. We also considered a barolo red with similar package from Mercedes of Austin Texas and an Iridium Silver at Valencia MB in California. Dealers can arrange shipping to your home. Shipping from Texas is about $800. You can easily get ... Read More

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Reliable?

• Re: Best deal for 2008 GL450 [kevin833]

  Written by: occarfan on Jan 28, 2008 10:30:01 PM

  Mercedes will alway have reliability issues. My 2007 GL450 is my 3rd Mercedes. Our 2000 C240 had navigation and moonroof problems that couldn't be fixed. So we traded that in for 2003 S430. Problems with exhaust, catalytic converter, which had to be replaced 2X. Luckily under warranty. Still own it with no other problems yet. Now we have the GL. Bought it in July 07. Currently has 6000 miles. Only one ... Read More

Mercedes Benz GL-Class Lease Questions

• WAIT BEFORE YOU LEASE YOUR NEXT MERC

  Written by: bmwcrzr on Jul 10, 2007 3:44:48 PM

  As of July 15th 2007, Mercedes Benz is submitting new rates, due to the unpopularity of their July rates. Everyone should wait until the 15th and see the new rates Good luck

• Mercedes incentives effective March 1 2007?

  Written by: crestonave on Mar 1, 2007 8:00:15 AM

  Anyone hear what these are? They're not on the website yet.

Article Comments: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI 4MATIC First Drive

• Re: ML320CDI [ennnorak]

  Written by: gagrice on Oct 26, 2006 10:01:32 PM

  Mercedes dealers still have E320 CDI cars for sale. They are not putting out a 2007 E320 CDI. I think they want 50 state certification and plan to bring out the Blutec in the E320 CDI next year. I think you can still get a deal on the 2006 models. That would be my choice if I was wanting a sedan. I kind of got my sights set on a ML320 ... Read More

• ML320CDI

  Written by: ennnorak on Oct 25, 2006 8:20:14 PM

  I just checked Mercedes' Canadian website and confirmed that the 2007 ML320CDI's engine has a V-configuration. I recall that the last in-line 6 that Mercedes offered in North America was about a year ago in the E-Class (I should have bought one, especially since it had an iron block). I also recall that, a few years ago, Mercedes licensed the in-line 6 design to the Koreans (Daewoo I think) who intended ... Read More

Mercedes Benz GL-Class Lease Questions

• Better Deal

  Written by: drlease on Sep 14, 2006 7:43:15 AM

  Better deal is here. 2007 GL450 Buy at Invoice, 36 month MF and resid are .00309 and 54% Also, I saw a question about R Class.... There is a TON of money back from mercedes on those right now. More than $5000 worth of incentives. ;)

Article Comments: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI 4MATIC First Drive

• Re: Article Comments: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI 4MATIC First Drive [KarenS]

  Written by: ednardes on Jul 27, 2006 1:44:38 PM

  California fails once again, otherwise my neighborhood wouldnt be chockfull of H2s and Escalades. Very very nice mercedes, reminds me of the days my mother drooled over the grey market imported Diesel G-wagons.

• Article Comments: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI 4MATIC First Drive

  Written by: KarenS on Jul 27, 2006 9:32:51 AM

  Go with us on first drive for the MB GL320 CDI 4MATIC ! Post your comments here. First Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI 4MATIC

Mercedes Benz GL-Class Lease Questions

• Re: GL leasing [lopz]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 20, 2006 4:50:46 AM

  Hello lopz. If you were to lease a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 through Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp. right now for 24 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00355 and 70%. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease should be .00320 and 62%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forums

Mercedes-Benz G-class (Geländewagen)

• Re: new to the forum and I've got some questions [tjqp3]

  Written by: steve_ on Mar 30, 2006 10:11:15 PM

  "The GL-Class was once intended to replace the comparatively ancient and crude G-Class (a.k.a. Gelaendewagen), but Mercedes found enough of a following for the military-spec box on wheels that it will continue to produce the G in small numbers." Not sure what that translates to in US sales. First Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 (Inside Line) Steve, Host

• Re: 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450...Discussion thread? [ergo]

  Written by: steve_ on Mar 7, 2006 9:39:27 PM

  Try this one: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Steve, Host

• Re: 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450...Discussion thread? [ergo]

  Written by: tidester on Mar 7, 2006 4:47:28 PM

  Good question! I don't have an answer (yet). tidester, host Drive on over to my place!

• 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450...Discussion thread?

  Written by: ergo on Mar 7, 2006 4:15:40 PM

  The 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 will be in USA dealerships by April! Since it is unique and is NOT replacing the G, why doesn't it have it's own discussion thread! C'mon Edmunds! ;) Thanks!

• Breaking News

  Written by: steve_ on Dec 9, 2005 3:40:25 PM

  2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Photos, Company Plans World Debut in Detroit (Inside Line) G Class - GL Class. Seems close enough to warrant posting here. Steve, Host

2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

• 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

  Written by: merc1 on Dec 8, 2005 7:55:51 AM

  The vehicle that originally supposed to replace the "G-Class" has been revealed. It will make its debut in January at the Detroit Autoshow, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. The U.S. market will get the GL450 and GL550, with 335hp and 382hp respectively. See Article M