2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
71/100
#3 most-complained of 8 GL550 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 has a complaint index of 71 and ranks 3rd worst out of 8 model years. It carries 3 recalls, including 2 do-not-drive brake recalls, and its top reported problem area is airbags, tied to the Takata inflator recall.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 12 city / 17 hwy
Top 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (67%)
- Other1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report long delays getting the Takata airbag recall (campaign 16v081000) parts and repairs completed.
- One owner said the replacement part for the airbag recall was unavailable well beyond a reasonable repair timeframe.
- Another owner reported that the Takata inflator remedy was still unavailable more than a year after the recall was issued.
- No owners in the sample complaints reported a crash or fire linked to the airbag issue.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V298000Apr 26, 2024Brakes15,604 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
- NHTSA 22V315000May 9, 2022Brakes350,294 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
- NHTSA 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Airbags711,159 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 12 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other GL550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 reliable compared to other GL550 years?
- The 2010 GL550 has a complaint index of 71 and ranks 3rd worst among the 8 model years with data, behind 2011 (86) and 2012 (100), but worse than 2013 through 2015.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2010 GL550?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 67% of complaints tied to the Takata airbag recall.
- Does the 2010 GL550 have any do-not-drive recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 do-not-drive recalls for brake system corrosion (campaigns 24V298000 and 22V315000) plus a Takata airbag recall (16V081000).
- How many total recalls affect the 2010 GL550?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 GL550, covering brakes (2 do-not-drive recalls) and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 GL550?
- EPA rates the 2010 GL550 at 14 mpg combined (12 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,700.