AI Damage2007 Mercedes-Benz GL: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Seats 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving for a period of 30 minutes to a hour on cruise control then all of a sudden y cruise control sends up a error message n cuts out then my transmission drops from 7th gear to 6th gear and would get stuck and I can't shift it at all.
I was driving for less than 5 minutes with seat heater on when I felt burning on left side of my lower back. I felt the seat and it was very hot and melting. I immediately turned seat heater off, but I was in traffic and could not stop. The seat began to cool, but I smelled a strong burning odor.
While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering and brakes lost power. The contact swayed to the side of the highway and a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The fuel pump was replaced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the GL has 2 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, powertrain, seats. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (33%), fuel system, fuel smell (33%), overheating, coolant loss (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.