Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 81.6 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2013 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 161.5 High | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 Low | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100.0 High | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Across 5 model years, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class carries the highest severity index (161.5, driven by engine), while the 2014 is the cleanest at 21.1.
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.