Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 2007080003 | 10/01/2007 | 10023072 | Replace charge air hoses (om642 engine) *nj updated 2/4/08 *nj | 10/18/2007 | |
| 2007070004 | 08/01/2007 | 10023071 | Replace engine oil dipstick (m273 engine) *nj | 10/18/2007 | |
| 033008 | 04/24/2008 | SB-03-30-08E | 10022893 | Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj | 10/03/2007 |
| 2007010008 | 02/01/2007 | 10021381 | Check transmission control module software and update if necessary (722.9 transmission); update engine control module software as required (m273 engine). *kb | 04/11/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 2007020004 | 06/01/2007 | 10022553 | Install support for intake manifold switchover flap (m156 engine). *kb | 08/20/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start however, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel were illuminated followed by a warning chime. the contact also stated that there was a leak from the bottom of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician recommended a fluid flush and replacing the power steering seal, steering column module, wiring harness, auxiliary battery and transmission. in addition, the contact was advised that an oil change was needed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 103,000. kmj | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl-450. the contact stated while parked, the vehicle was not able to turn to power on and all the instrument panel warning lights illuminated. the contact stated there were beeping sounds coming from the vehicle once all the warning lights illuminated from the instrument panel. the contact also stated there was a leak coming from the bottom of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated the brake fluid flush, power steering seal, steering column module, wire harness, auxiliary battery, oil change, transmission change needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 103,000. dr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without warning. the vehicle would first power down and the lights would flicker on and off before stalling. the dealer was in the process of diagnosing the failure. the manufacturer promised to call the contact back with some assistance for repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 15,000. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without warning. the vehicle would first power down and the lights would flicker on and off before stalling. the dealer was in the process of diagnosing the failure. the manufacturer promised to call the contact back with some assistance for repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 15,000. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall while the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle would first power down, the lights would flicking on and off, then the vehicle would eventually stall. the dealer was in the process of diagnosing the failure, but did not have a result at the time of complaint. the manufacturer promised to call the contact back with any assistance to the vehicle defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 15,000. nw | |||
| 11/27/2007 | 11139 | 2 | 03/21/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer has been unable to determine the cause of the failure. this failure has occurred previously. the current and failure mileages were 11,139. | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 4000 | 500 | 11/13/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. the contact heard a squeaking noise when he depressed the brake pedal and the stopping distance increased. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, however, they grinded the edges of the brake pads to reduce the squeaking noise. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 6,600. the dealer recommended chamfering the brake pads to alleviate the noise. the dealer stated vehicle low on oil. updated 09/2807 *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 36900 | 1 | |
| My 2007 mercedes-benz gl-450 with 36,900 miles suddenly lost power and was barely responsive while driving home yesterday (2/17/2010), and then the car required 3 or 4 attempts to shift into reverse as i was trying to back into my driveway. i drove the car to the mercedes dealership this morning. this problem first happened a few months ago (august 2009 at 34,500 miles) during highway driving with my family in the vehicle while we were out of town on a vacation trip. we had to repeatedly pull off the highway, turn the car off for awhile and then restart, to get the vehicle to have sufficient power to get home and to the mercedes dealership. at that time the mercedes dealership replaced a camshaft solenoid magnet. this problem is so dangerous that we have now lost confidence that we can safely take this vehicle on a vacation trip. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 05/21/2007 | 6500 | 3 | 01/22/2007 |
| On three separate occasions the 'charge air hose' connecting to the turbo intercooler system on my 2007 mercedes gl320cdi has failed. the hose has been replaced four times total. according to internet message boards there are numerous failures that mb has failed to fix including mine. on all occasions of the incident my entire family has been in the vehicle. while under acceleration the hose fails and forward speed is lost. on two occasions i have been on the interstate and driving on the incline of a hill where other vehicles were behind me. it is not safe. *tr | |||