2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 seats problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
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 driver’s side seat. Upon further inspection, the contact’s husband noticed an abnormal hole with smoke coming from the driver’s side…”
filed Feb 3, 2025
“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…”
filed Jun 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other GL450 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 GL450 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 GL450 | 5 | 14% |
| 2011 GL450 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 GL450 | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.