2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 115 | 54 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 59 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 33 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GL450 | Mercedes-Benz GL450 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 39 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 3 |
| Steering | 9 | 21 |
| Suspension | 11 | 15 |
| Power Train | 17 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.