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Mercedes-Benz GL350 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 86 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GL350 since 2010, and 10 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 23 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
86
Recalls
10
Worst year
2011
Best year
2014
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2010-2017

Mercedes-Benz GL350 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GL350 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz GL350 years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Mercedes-Benz GL350 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20102011201220132014201520162017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    28
  • Engine
    22
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Brakes
    8
  • Transmission
    5
  • Visibility
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    2

Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-1Brakes20
2016-4Acceleration40
2015-7Acceleration24,30031Fewest complaints
2014-6Engine60,00030Fewest complaints
2013-7Engine59,00030Fewest complaints
2012-22Airbags99,00030
2011-23Airbags79,25530
2010-16Airbags49,00021

Recalls 10

See all 10 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz GL350

Mercedes-Benz GL350 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz GL350

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GL350 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GL350 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GL350?

2014, 2013 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 7 and 7).

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

Airbags, with 28 complaints across all years, followed by engine (22) and fuel system (8).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GL350 have?

10 recalls between 2010 and 2017. The 2016 model year has the most, with 4.

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