2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450.
Worst 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,534,980 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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