2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
Remedy: Mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Trailer hitches
Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on june 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The continental 275/55vr19 4x4 contact extra cost tires furnished with my 2008 m-b gl320 cdi have a strong tendency to hydroplane unexpectedly, dangerously and at low speeds in very shallow water (wea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 30, 2008 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (GL320 CDI 4matic, GL450 4matic, GL550 4matic). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–18 / 17–24 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.6/5.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz Gl model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz Gl model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl
How do I know if my 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V006000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.