Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 BlueTEC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) Consumer Reviews

Name: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Rating: 1.6 (7 reviews)

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Don't touch the Bluetec Diesel

Never_Mercedes_Again, 04/26/2023

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 BlueTEC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)

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Bought a year and a half ago at 160,000 kms, mistakenly thinking the diesel would last a long time... At 200,000kms a main engine bearing spun, seized and the engine is toast according to Dealer, so basically a total loss. I believe there's a serious issue with the Diesel DPF regens excessively diluting the oil with fuel over time. Always used MB spec oil, and it used up to 3-4l of oil per 1000km. If an engine has oil, and doesn't overheat there's no way it should seize at 200,000kms. Beyond the engine, there was other constant issues in the year and a half that I had it. DPF got clogged- fortunately that and a pile of other stuff was fixed by Dealer under the class-action settlement. DEF heater went, Air Suspension was completely replaced (all struts, air springs & compressor), wheel bearing, blind spot sensor and rain sensor. It was a nice car to drive, until the engine went. As another reviewer said, the 2 best moments when you have this car is buying it, and selling it. Unfortunately my sale will be to an auto wrecker for peanuts. Never again Mercedes, total disappointment. Cost me about $15k / year to drive a 10 year old car, by far the worst vehicle I've ever owned and that is saying something.

Safety: 3 out of 5 stars

Technology: 1 out of 5 stars

Performance: 1 out of 5 stars

Interior: 3 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 3 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 1 out of 5 stars

Value: 1 out of 5 stars

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This is my first Mercedes and I'm flabbergasted.

Stevo, Canon City, CO, 03/07/2025

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 BlueTEC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)

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We had a bit of bad luck after purchasing the 2012 gl350. In 2 months we racked up $13,500 in repairs that had to be done at the Mercedes dealer. 1. $9,000 for lost of power fix which was found on the wire harness. 2. $2,000 for a new braking computer that got wet from the rear sunroof. 3. $2700 for new rear suspension air bags replaced. Uhg...:(