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

Across the 2015 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2017 92 · 2016 91 · 2021 89 · 2019 88

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202464/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 0 recalls

202189/100
Buy

20 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 0 recalls

201988/100
Buy

29 complaints · 0 recalls

201884/100
Buy

49 complaints · 0 recalls

201792/100
Buybest year

32 complaints · 0 recalls

201691/100
Buy

51 complaints · 0 recalls

201582/100
Buy

100 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2017?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Mercedes-benz Gla-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 2024 Mercedes-benz Gla-class head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mercedes-benz Gla-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.