The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz M/GLE · 2008
2008 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,800 and 106,500 miles. Median 75,000, from 77 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 59,700 | 50,900–93,800 | 26 |
| Electrical | 105,000 | 56,000–112,100 | 15 |
| Lights | 109,000 | 54,700–129,400 | 10 |
| Body structure | 106,500 | 63,600–128,000 | 8 |
| Airbags | 71,300 | 43,000–134,500 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 25% |
| Engine | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17% |
| Speed control | 8% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
24V298000 Apr 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
Defect. 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 202
22V315000 May 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
Defect. 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 202
Manufacturer communications 95
Mercedes-Benz filed 95 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit
- Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both…
- Groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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