2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs 2012 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 49 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GL450 | Mercedes-Benz GL450 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 21 |
| Suspension | 9 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 2 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450
2012 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.