AI DamageMercedes-Benz GL166: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz GL166 across 2 model years: 2 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 50% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 50% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I contact mercedes dealer they told me there is no remedy to fix the broblem.
While driving, suddenly the power steering warning light became illuminated and there was a total loss of steering. Was able to stop the suv in the middle of the road and restarted the engine with return of steering function.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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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.