2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 seats problems
40 complaints about seats have been filed for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 30
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When seats problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 seats complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 30 fires, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
2007 mercedes gl . Turned on seat warmer, minutes later, both people in car started coughing because of fumes. Driver felt something burning, seat heater burned a hole in leather seat, driver's shirt and on body.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he felt a sharp pinch coming from the driver’s side seat. Upon further inspection, the contact’s husband noticed an abnormal hole with smoke coming from the driver’s side seat. There was no visible fire present. No medical attention was sought. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints
Seats problems in other years
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