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2009 Mercedes-Benz GLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 23, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2009 Mercedes-Benz GL recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other GL year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GL median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GL owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FOG SYSTEM WIRING IN THE FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD AND IT IS COVERED WITH A SQUIZZLE LINE. WHEN HEADLIGHTS SHINE ON THE SYSTEM, THE WINDSHIELD LOOKS LIKE A DISCO BALL MOVING IN CIRCLES. THE FOG SYSTEM AFFECTS THE…
Complaint 10256101 · Jan 23, 2009 · 200 miles

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