Mercedes-Benz GL — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
5 complaints (100% of segment average)
Main issue: MY HUSBAND WAS GOING ON HIS THIRD DEPLOYMENT, HE DID NOT WANT ME TO HAVE ANY CAR PROBLEM, SO WE SPENT ALMOST 70K FOR A BRAND NEW 2011 MERCEDES GL BLUE TECH. HOWEVER, LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND 1460 MILES, THE STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING DURING A TURN, IT ALMOST KILLED ME. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER (VAL
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
5 complaints (100% of segment average)
Main issue: ENGINE ALMOST STALLS WHEN COLD. TOOK TO DEALER, DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE. IT IS BETTER BUT STILL NOT RESOLVED. *TR