Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The 2016 model year, the first on file: recalls, owner complaints, NHTSA crash ratings and EPA efficiency side by side, each value traced to the file it came from.
Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model year
Source: NHTSA · EPA · one row per year| Year | Powertrains | Safety | Recalls | Complaints | Crash | Best efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | D | 7 | 20 | — | 19 mpg |
| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 GL-Class vs Toyota 4Runner · Large SUV | GL-Class +7.2 | |
| 2016 GL-Class vs Honda Pilot · Large SUV | GL-Class +3 |
Common questions about the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year is the best used buy?
On the recall record, the 2016 GL-Class comes out top of the years before the current one: Safety Signal grade D (66/100), 7 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file. That ranks paperwork, not condition — a specific car's history and service record still decide it.
What Mercedes-Benz GL-Class years should I avoid?
2016 has the weakest recall record in this range. The year pages list every campaign, its severity and whether a repair exists yet.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class have?
Across model year 2016, NHTSA has posted 7 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. They are counted per model year in the table above, because a campaign almost never covers the whole run — it covers a build range.