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vehicle
2014 / mercedes-benz / gl-class
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints
39 on file (2014-09-24 → 2026-08-12)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
3 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Engine oil leak wicking into camshaft sensorsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE4 complaints2021-05 → 2025-04gl-class-2014-oil-leak-camshaft-sensors
11457964 Oil leaking and wicking into camshaft position sensors, camshaft magnets, O2 sensors, engine wiring harness and ultimately, the ECU is destroying all electronic components connected to the engine causing misfiring and seizing
11418207 Oil leaking and wicking into camshaft position sensors, camshaft magnets, O2 sensors, engine wiring harness and ultimately, the ECU is destroying all electronic components connected to the engine causing misfiring and seizing
11530486 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, there was oil leaking underneath the vehicle. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated while operating the vehicle
Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering while drivingVISIBILITY4 complaints2017-01 → 2022-03gl-class-2014-sunroof-shattering
11457961 After picking up children from school, I was driving out of the parking lot down a slow-speed arterial road (35 mph posted speed limit). Roughly 30 seconds after reaching the posted speed limit we heard a loud bang (like a gunshot) and immediately pulled over
11330419 AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN ON I-27 FROM AMARILLO TO LUBBOCK AT 70 MILES PER HOUR ON 6/22/2020 IN PLEASANT WEATHER AND NO VEHICLES EITHER IN FRONT OF ME OR BESIDE ME, THE MIDDLE PANEL OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED WITH THE GLASS SHATTERING INTO PIECES
10948508 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. WE WERE NOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AND DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN UNPOPULATED AREA ALONG THE !-10 FREEWAY. *TR
Air suspension grinding and unexpected ride-height changesSUSPENSION3 complaints2020-09 → 2026-08gl-class-2014-air-suspension-malfunction
11672674 1.The vehicle's air suspension system is constantly grinding, and moving/adjusting while being driven. It feels like the vehicles fame is off balance
11355330 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BOUNCED AND PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING WITH AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
11756541 Vehicle was parked on the driveway, brake sign came on upon start and system malfunction error showed on screen, vehicle started lowering automatically and Air compressor stopped working
Water intrusion into cabin and electrical systemsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY, STRUCTURE3 complaints2019-08 → 2023-06gl-class-2014-water-intrusion-cabin
11429432 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she noticed moisture inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle filled up with water while it was raining
11244201 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERABLE. ALSO, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FEATURES MALFUNCTIONED
11527566 Water has accumulated into the spare wheel well twice causing my ad blue module to be submerged in water, making the system faulty, which then disables the car for use
Brake fluid loss and unexplained brake responseSERVICE BRAKES3 complaints2015-05 → 2024-12gl-class-2014-brake-fluid-malfunction
11143013 THE CAR RAN OUT OF BRAKE FLUID - THERE WAS AN INDICATOR AND WHEN TAKEN TO SERVICE WE WERE TOLD THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. WHAT IS ALARMING IS THAT THE CAR IS SERVICED VERY FREQUENTLY AND ONE SET OF BRAKES WAS RECENTLY REPLACED (ABOUT 6 MONTHS)
10715465 YOU NEED TO ORDER A RECALL OF MERCEDES BENZ GL450 (2014) (VIN [XXX]). I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKING WHEN I DROVE BACK FROM SAN DIEGO AND SEVERAL TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO HIT OTHER VEHICLES
11628855 There is a recall on some of the make & models of my truck with different years but, my truck has been having the same issue & I believe that myself & my family may be at risk
11590445 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the residence
11634146 On this Engine 166 model, I experience noise when Idling and when driving, coming from Engine with no code to indicate what is the problem of the car
11537166 Tapping noise developed in the engine, after dealership inspection using borescope, scored cylinder walls were found, resulting to engine replacement
Power steering loss or seizureSTEERING4 complaints2014-09 → 2024-02gl-class-2014-steering-system-failure
11569931 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine and malfunction PP0 warning lights illuminated
10638770 POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE CAR WAS PARKED , DROVE CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING FOR ABOUT 9 MILES TO GET TO SAFE PLACE. AFTER CAR WAS RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES STEERING STARTED TO WORK FINE
11496474 1. The power steering wheel is stuck at the top position once in a while. 2. Active curve system pump will fail and leak fluids in 30000-40000 miles
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). 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/mercedes-benz/gl-class
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/mercedes-benz/gl-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
