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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has 4 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Steering
35
Suspension
14
Other
9
Electrical
4
Brakes
4
Engine
4
Seats
3
Visibility
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 12, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGA flash from the right headlight had occured. I thought it was the bulb, but turns out the ballist ...
Dec 18, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN MY GARAGE. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE 2 HRS PRIOR. MY HUSBAND ENTERED THE VEHI...
Nov 18, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINESTATUS ' 4TH TIME TRYING TO REPAIR THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ISSUE 'VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED DURING DRIVING...
May 1, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWIRIING INSULATION IN HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATES RESULTING IN SUDDEN AND REPEATED FAILURE OF HEADLAMPS....

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