Mercedes-Benz GL-Class years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model year on file (2012-2016), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2013
Worst year on file
95.4
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2014
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 95.4 High | 52 | Engine |
| 2 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 70.9 Medium | 34 | Engine |
| 3 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 69.5 Medium | 77 | Air Bags |
| 4 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 59.1 Medium | 20 | Unknown Or Other |
| 5 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 49.6 Medium | 39 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 77 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 69.5 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2013 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 95.4 High | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 70.9 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59.1 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.