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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Airbags
37
Brakes
10
Suspension
6
Engine
5
Other
4
Powertrain
4
Electrical
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 31, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclose...
Apr 30, 2023ENGINEMercedes Benz settled with U.S Government the diesel emission scandal. There are about 122k class me...
Sep 5, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350BTC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, SMOKE APPEAR...
Aug 30, 2017ENGINEWHILE DRIVING BETWEEN BOISE GOING TO PORTLAND, I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOST OF POWER IN VERY DANGEROUS ...
Mar 2, 2016ENGINEENGINE OIL COOLER LEACK $3500 REPAIR JOB AT MERCEDES GREENWAY HOUSTON , AIRMATIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION,...

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