Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class model year on file (2020-2023), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2022
Worst year on file
75.2
Severity index
Unknown Or Other
Most-reported system
2023
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | 75.2 Medium | 13 | Unknown Or Other |
| 2 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | 63.0 Medium | 57 | Structure |
| 3 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | 54.4 Medium | 12 | 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 GLB-Class complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 63.0 Medium | STRUCTURE |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 75.2 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.4 Medium | ENGINE |
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.