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vehicle
2010 / mercedes-benz / gl-class
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints
66 on file (2010-06-16 → 2026-03-27)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
7 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Panoramic sunroof cracking and detachmentVISIBILITY3 complaints2018-08 → 2024-12gl-class-2010-panoramic-sunroof-cracking
11629732 The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and opened the sunroof and became aware that the sunroof panel had detached, and the glass fell inside the vehicle
11566873 The third row seating Panorama Sunroof cracked. Now when it rains, water leaks inside the suv. Loud boom, cracking sound, was not sure what it was but was coming from rear of suv as I was driving yesterday afternoon
11121748 THIS VEHICLE WHICH IS THE X164 CHASSIS HAS A REAR FIXED PANORAMIC SUNROOF THAT IS MADE OUT OF POLYCARBONATE. THE POLYCARBONATE SUNROOF GLASS IS BREAKING DOWN ON THE INSIDE OF THE PANEL AND IS CRACKING
Air suspension component failureSUSPENSION6 complaints2010-09 → 2022-03gl-class-2010-air-suspension-failure
11035539 REAR AIR SUSPENSION EXPLODED WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN HIGH POSITION ENGINE OFF . THE CAR SHAKED
10747714 UPON PURCHASING THIS CAR 4/8/2013 I HAVE BEEN BURDENED WITH REPLACING THE FRONT AROMATIC SUSPENSIONS. THEN THE AIR COMPROSSEROR THAT SUPPLIES AIR TO THE SUSPENSIONS, AND NOW THE BACK SUSPENSIONS ARE GIVING UP
11455563 The vehicle has begun to "dance" and sway, abnormally on common highway bumps
Diesel fuel system corrosion and contaminationFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL4 complaints2011-04 → 2015-10gl-class-2010-diesel-fuel-corrosion
10397848 THIS IS A DIESEL-ENGINE 2010 MERCEDES GL350 PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2010 (8 MONTHS AGO). IT IS CURRENTLY INOPERABLE AND THE DEALER IS CITING COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM CORROSION DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM
10781223 THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" IS ON, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD, " THE AD BLUE TANK IS CORRODED." I HAVE ALWAY FUELED WITH DISEL RECOMMENDED BY MERCEDES
10565780 AFTER EXTENSIVE REVIEWS OF TDI FORUMS, COMMON RAIL FORUMS, DIESEL FORUMS I HAVE FOUND A COMMONALITY IN THE FAILURES IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP)
Engine oil cooler seal leakPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE4 complaints2013-06 → 2016-02gl-class-2010-engine-oil-cooler-leak
10747970 AFTER A LONG TRIP WITH THE 2010 MERCEDES GL350 BLUETEC, I NOTICED FRESH OIL ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. I TOOK THE GL350 TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE THE DAY AFTER, AND THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THERE IS SIGNIFICANT OIL UNDER THE ENGINE
10824096 THIS CAR HAS A OIL COOLER LEAK AFTER OUR OIL CHANGE AT THE MERCEDES DEALER WE STARTED HAVING AN OIL LEAK AND THE MERCEDES DEALER TOLD US IT'S THE OIL COOLER LEAK
10546126 I HAVE BEEN NOTICING AN INCREASING SMALL LEAK IN ENGINE OIL ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. RECENTLY I SAW A VERY LARGE PUDDLE WHILE PARKED AT A LOT AND HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO NEAREST DEALER
11209240 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR
11052013 I'M WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE UNACCEPTABLE LENGTH OF TIME IT IS TAKING MERCEDES TO RECALL THIS PART. GIVEN WE'RE DRIVING AROUND WITH WHAT AMOUNTS TO A GRENADE IN OUR AIRBAGS, IT SHOULDN'T TAKE A YEAR AND A HALF (AND COUNTING) BETWEEN RECALL NOTICE DATE AND TODAY
11100147 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR
Brake line corrosion and hydraulic failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC11 complaints2012-06 → 2026-03gl-class-2010-brake-line-corrosion
11727442 The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer determined that the brake booster had failed; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11675105 The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and attempting to bring the vehicle of a complete stop, the vehicle slowed but failed to stop as expected. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard but was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by using the
11172611 WHILE THE CONTACT'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE DROVE UPHILL AND BECAME AIRBORNE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED
Electrical system fault and short circuitELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2015-08 → 2025-01gl-class-2010-electrical-system-fault
11635038 The EIS module we have found has an issue with the part from Japan that does not have enough Sauder on a part of it, so when the temp drops below 50 degrees or less the ignition starts but all the safety features go off and the computer shuts down the vehicle
11103866 WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNT RUBBER ODOR WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE GLOVEBOX COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
10899514 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A CIRCUIT BULB THAT BLEW OUT
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercedes-benz/gl-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2010_mercedes_benz_gl_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercedes-benz/gl-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
