CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 33 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (40 reports).
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 recalls
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure
Certain 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles may have moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing.
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure
Moisture can build up inside the brake booster housing of certain Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles from model years 2006 and 2007.
Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 problems
Problem areas named in the 115 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 40 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he felt a sharp pinch coming from the driverâs side seat. Upon further inspection, the contactâs husband noticed an abnormal hole with smoke coming from the driverâs side seat. There was no visible fire present. No medical attention was sought. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while the dealer was servicing the air suspension strut failures, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had sustained severe water damage. The dealer informed the contact that the water had leaked from the sunroof through the headliner and onto the floor. The dealer informed the contact the water leak had caused mold on the headliner, and mold and corrosion on the floor, where the battery and electrical wires were located. The dealer informed the contact that the water entry had caused electrical failures, causing the driver's side and p
Blinkers and horn stopped working windshield wipers coming on without being turned on itâs saying drive to workshop without shifting gears and wonât start in the middle of the highway
The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle had been inspected but the brake booster was not replaced. The contact then stated that approximately eight months later, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH in the rain, there was an abnormal smoke odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then started filling up with smoke. The contact checked and became aware that the back of the front driver's seat was on fire. The contact was able to pull over and extinguish the fire with his hand. The contact sustained a little burn to his hand, but medical attention was not sought. The Fire Department was not contacted. Neither a Police nor Fire report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat needed to be replaced. The v
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 questions
Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450: Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure; Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450?
Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (40), Electrical System (28), Power Train (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 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.