repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 13, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine
3Visibility
3Electrical system
2Service brakes
2Power train
1Suspension
1Wheels
1Exterior lighting
1Lane departure
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Suspension: front
Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Child seat: latch strap
Risk. Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other GL450 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 GL450 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GL450 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There were numerous Engine Oil Leak Recalls by Mercedes-Benz. There was a recent recalls announced in 2023, however, my vehicle 2014 GL450 with now about 50K miles, was not included in the list. Since there have been engine oil leaks problem reported and recalls, I'd like to report my car engine…
On this Engine 166 model, I experience noise when Idling and when driving, coming from Engine with no code to indicate what is the problem of the car. This create the heat of the Engine to go up than normal and make the fan to run at high speed. When I call dealer, they told me its common problem…
There is a recall on some of the make & models of my truck with different years but, my truck has been having the same issue & I believe that myself & my family may be at risk. The recall states that if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam & leak out of…
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