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Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 since 2017, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2017 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
7
Worst year
2017
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2017-2019

Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 complaints by model year

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

201720182019

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2019-2Engine20
2018-6Brakes7,00030
2017-6Engine50

Recalls 7

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Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 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 GLS 550

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLS 550?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550?

Engine, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and suspension (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 have?

7 recalls between 2017 and 2019. The 2017 model year has the most, with 5.

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