2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owned a 2010 mercedes benz gl350. The contact stated they were involved in a front end collision while driving at approximately 55 mph. The vehicle air bags deployed as a result the contact sustained bruising to both arms, moderate to severe pain and a broken right foot that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure as the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 117,132.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2018
“Takata recall very concerning that my car is included in the airbag recall yet the airbag mfr has filed for chapter 11. I want this resolved and corrected so I can feel safe driving my car!”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz gl350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (centennial imports mercedes-benz, 30550 w. Navy blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017
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“This car has a oil cooler leak after our oil change at the mercedes dealer we started having an oil leak and the mercedes dealer told us it's the oil cooler leak.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2016
“The "check engine light" is on, when I took the car to the dealer, they told, " the ad blue tank is corroded." I have alway fueled with disel recommended by mercedes. How can tank get corroded so early. I suspect faulty in the manufacturing. I request you to do necessary investigation into it. I have heard similar incident about faulty ad blue tank from many others on forum: http://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/396987-2010-gl350-bluetec-fuel-system-corrosion-big-problem.html”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2015
“After a long trip with the 2010 mercedes gl350 bluetec, I noticed fresh oil on the garage floor. I took the gl350 to a local mechanic for an oil change the day after, and the mechanic noted that there is significant oil under the engine. Few days after, check engine light came on, and I took the gl350 in for a check, and another mechanic confirmed that the engine oil cooler seal is broken causing the oil leak. It seems that this is a very common fault with mercedes om642 engine in my gl350.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz gl350. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The failure occurred twelve times prior to this incident. After each failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS sensor malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,848. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/26/2017*cn”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2013
“I have been noticing an increasing small leak in engine oil on my garage floor. Recently I saw a very large puddle while parked at a lot and had the car taken to nearest dealer. Dealership advised replacing oil cooler and associated system parts. I believe if I had not noticed leak/puddle, engine may have seized while driving. Also, on many mb forums, the oil cooler is implicated as the culprit for a large oil leak. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a owns a 2010 mercedes benz gl350. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the ABS warning lamp illuminated. Immediately after the failure, the brakes seized and prevented the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front speed sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 24,226. Updated 08/28/12*lj updated 08/29/12”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2012
“2010 mercedes benz gl 350. Consumer writes in regards to a fractured steering column, water pump leak and engine oil leak. *smd the consumer stated at 11,763 the steering column jacket tube covering mount fractured, which caused binding and wear on the surrounding trim. The covering and trim were replaced. At 26,163 the water pump and gasket were replaced. Then at 50,548 miles, an engine oil leaked developed from the oil cooler, r&r turbo charger, r&r left and right charge air manifolds. All of the seals were replaced.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
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Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.