Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-22-78 | 05/06/2009 | SB-32-22-78A | 10028686 | Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. | 05/14/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| P-049567 | 06/07/2010 | 10034152 | Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. in addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sa | 10/20/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RB-2009060005 | 08/01/2009 | 10032568 | Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. this may cause the affected vehicles to | 04/14/2010 | |
| 2007110002 | 11/01/2007 | 10023791 | Models ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550, r350, r500, r63, r320 - my2007-2008. install rear enterainment software. *nj | 02/01/2008 | |
| 2007100003 | 11/01/2007 | 10023784 | Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63, ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550 with diesel engine om 642 my 2006-2007 -- update engine control module software. *nj | 01/31/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-32-22-78 | 05/06/2009 | SB-32-22-78A | 10028686 | Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. | 05/14/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. the contact stated while driving the interior of the vehicle exhibit a strong plastic odor and the drivers seat released smoke. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 57,000. rvk | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 48000 | ||
| My car was parked in the garage. 90 minutes later engine fire began that nearly burned down my garage and house. no problems were noticed in the car 60 minutes after parking. fire occurred 60 to 90 minutes after parking. | |||
| 08/08/2007 | 17000 | ||
| 1. poor battery life and alternator life in 2007 gl 450 2. engine died and electronics died at highway speeds, reported to mercedes benz corporation with no resolve.3. lift gate constantly malfunctions and does not close. | |||
| 02/03/2009 | 1 | ||
| This complaint is in regards to a 2007 mercedes gl450. i have had electrical problems with this car from the very beginning. 14 days after purchasing vehicle went into the shop. on 2 occasions my car shut completely down on busy road ways and both times mercedes did not want to fix the car. mercedes claimed a drink was spilt in the car on a computer system under the front passenger seat. on the first occasion lights started flashing and with in 30 seconds the car lost all power and had to be pushed off the road way. all of the doors were locked up we finally managed to climb out the drivers side. i had 3 kids in my car and the thought of not being able to get out of this car really concerns me. on the second occasion which was approximatly 2 weeks later the cars windows started rolling up and down and smoking. the car then shut down on us and at this point was smoking so bad my kids were coughing. the car then jumped out of park. again the car was towed in the next day and mercedes said we spilt a drink in the car that shut it down. mercedes refused to fix the car even though it was still under warranty. this car is not safe. i have done much research and have talked to several people who have had the same problems and have been told they spilt a drink and that is why it shut down. one man's car caught on fire in a driveway another's gl was parked in the garage and burnt his house down killing his animals. the list goes on and mercedes will not recall this model. *tr | |||