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We buy Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs from every year, 2007–2016, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class by year
The GL-Class is a SUV sold from 2007–2016 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl and 4.7L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 39 recalls and 627 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 GL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 4 | 123 |
| 2008 GL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–20 | 5 | 88 |
| 2009 GL-Class | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–15 | 3 | 29 |
| 2010 GL-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14 | 3 | 66 |
| 2011 GL-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–15 | 5 | 97 |
| 2012 GL-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–15 | 3 | 78 |
| 2013 GL-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 3 | 52 |
| 2014 GL-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 3 | 39 |
| 2015 GL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–19 | 3 | 35 |
| 2016 GL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–19 | 7 | 20 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz GL-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your GL-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz GL-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete GL-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2007–2016), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2007 GL-Class (123). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, engine and electrical system.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2016 GL-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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