Mercedes-Benz GL450 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes-Benz GL450 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GL450 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

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

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

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

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Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2017	95	1	Engine		2	0
2016	85	13	Seats	5,000	5	1	Fewest complaints
2015	81	18	Engine	52,015	3	1	Fewest complaints
2014	84	21	Engine	57,000	3	0	Fewest complaints
2013	74	37	Engine	24,000	3	1
2012	65	47	Airbags	60,000	3	3
2011	58	55	Airbags	79,000	3	4
2010	69	42	Airbags	94,275	3	1

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

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GL450 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GL450 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GL450?

2016, 2015 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (13, 18 and 21).

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GL450?

Airbags, with 79 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (31) and brakes (31).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GL450 have?

11 recalls between 2010 and 2017. The 2016 model year has the most, with 5.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.