2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL recalls

Most common 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	3
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2011-10-10, Steering
IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND LESS THAN 1,500 MILES, THE BRAND NEW SUV'S STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING DURING THE TURN, THE BELT , THE PULLEY AND THE TENSIONER WERE BROKEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *KB

2011-09-07, Steering
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 (VALLEY MOTOR MERCEDES, HUNT VALLEY , MD )AND THE MERCEDES, THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THIS HAPPENED, THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT MY SAFETY AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THE CAR. THEY DID NOT CARE THE FACT I WAS SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THE CAR EITHER, THEY CHARGE SUCH HIGH PRICE FOR A JUNK CAR, AND REFUSED TO HOLD THE RESPONSIBILITY. SHAME ON THEM, MY HUSBAND PUT HIS LIFE ON THE LINE TO PROTECT THOSE KIND PEOPLE

2011-06-09, Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND THE TURN SIGNAL WERE BOTH LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WHENEVER HE ACTIVATED THE LEFT OF RIGHT TURN SIGNALS, HIS HAND WOULD HIT THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSING IT TO ENGAGE INSTEAD OF THE TURN SIGNAL WHICH WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY AND COULD NOT BE CHANGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ALSO STATED THAT SINCE THE SWITCH WAS DESIGNED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THEY COULD NOT BE CHANGED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL: Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (3), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.