2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Problems & Complaints

Average22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the GL350 at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the GL350 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 140,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

6complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems

  • Engine & cooling~140,000 miles
    233%
  • Other / not specified~106,000 miles
    233%
  • Steering~16,000 miles
    117%
  • Body & structure~22,000 miles
    117%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~140,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz GL350 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GL350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best GL350 years: 2017, 2016, 2014. Years to avoid: 2010, 2012, 2011. Compare all years →

2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls (3)

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Suspension › Front

NHTSA recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018.

Child seat › Latch strap

NHTSA recall 14V-158 · Mar 31, 2014 · 69 vehicles

Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured November 4, 2013, through November 15, 2013.

Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 GL350 rates average: 22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the GL350 at the same age. It is one of the best GL350 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350, the most recent from November 1, 2019 (communication). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz GL350?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2016 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2012 and 2011. See the full Mercedes-Benz GL350 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.