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Mercedes-benz Gl-class: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2016 94 · 2014 94 · 2015 90 · 2013 90

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

202664/100
Too New

7 complaints · 0 recalls

202478/100
Buy

30 complaints · 0 recalls

202182/100
Buy

61 complaints · 0 recalls

201694/100
Buybest year

20 complaints · 0 recalls

201590/100
Buy

34 complaints · 0 recalls

201494/100
Buy

38 complaints · 0 recalls

201390/100
Buy

52 complaints · 0 recalls

201290/100
Buy

76 complaints · 0 recalls

201188/100
Buy

97 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2016?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl-class’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Mercedes-benz Gl-class head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mercedes-benz Gl-class as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.