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What 18 owners told NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-benz GLS 450 4matic

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (18)Crash / fire / injury (6)Driver assistance (4)Electrical system (4)Engine (2)Visibility & wipers (2)Wheels (2)Body & structure (1)Fuel system (1)Lane Departure (1)Seats (1)Tires (1)

1 of 18 complaints match · Body & structure · clear filters

Oct 4, 2024Body & structure

The glass panel between the windshield and the sunroof spontaneously shattered. I wasn't aware of this and had just noticed increased wind noise while driving for a few weeks until I noticed that it was due to shattered glass panel. It is cracked almost all around and somewhat dislocated. Upon close inspection in can be seen that cracks run throughout the glass panel. There is no single point of impact of a possible foreign object, so I can rule out the possibility of something hitting it with high confidence. I took it to the dealership but they refused responsibility under manufacturer warranty, claiming it must have been an object hitting it and quoted $3,815.10 for repair. I have detailed pictures showing no impact marks.

NHTSA ODI 11618091

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2024 Mercedes-benz GLS 450 4matic verdict →