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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 115 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 since 2020, and 25 recalls have been issued. The 2020 model year has 55 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
115
Recalls
25
Worst year
2020
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2020-2026

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 complaints by model year

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

2020202120222023202420252026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    21
  • Engine
    19
  • Body
    19
  • Driver assistance
    12
  • Suspension
    11
  • Fuel system
    9
  • Transmission
    8
  • Brakes
    7
  • Visibility
    6
  • Steering
    6
  • Airbags
    5
  • Acceleration
    5

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-1Wheels10
2025-1Brakes21
2024-4Driver assistance10
2023-11Engine10
20227713Driver assistance12
20216930Engine110
20204755Body11,820203

Recalls 25

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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 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 GLB 250

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?

Electrical, with 21 complaints across all years, followed by engine (19) and body (19).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have?

25 recalls between 2020 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 20.

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