2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The airmatic suspension has failed, the truck is sitting low the air compressor blew into pieces from working to hard. This is a big problem with mercedes airmatic shocks on many different model... Please help us ,this should be a recall.. I only have about 45000 miles on my truck.”
filed Nov 24, 2018
“Vehicle keeps losing air, steering wheel hard to turn, car leaning to right side, airbag lights keeps coming on, the car looses power when turning. During the night car will lower it self. Abs will come one, smell smoke. Was told by dealer I have leaks in the engine, had to repair suspension, and…”
filed Nov 11, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other GL450 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 GL450 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 GL450 | 5 | 14% |
| 2012 GL450 | 7 | 16% |
| 2011 GL450 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 GL450 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 GL450 | 11 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.