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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2020POWER TRAINAFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED FROM A DEALER (WITH @ 36,000 MILES) I STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION ...
Mar 6, 2019POWER TRAINUPON ACCELERATION A CLUNKING SOUND COMES FROM WITHIN THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS VEHICLE HAS @ 148,000 M...
Jan 8, 2014POWER TRAINON JANUARY 8, 2014, THE OWNER OF THE 2012 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 WAS INSIDE HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE GARA...
Jan 8, 2014POWER TRAINON 01/08/14, A FEMALE DRIVER OF A 2012 GL 450 WAS STATIONARY, IN THE GARAGE, WITH ENGINE RUNNING. BE...

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