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

Across the 2017 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2018 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2018 91 · 2022 90 · 2019 88 · 2017 85

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.

202480/100
Buy

18 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

10 complaints · 0 recalls

202290/100
Buy

15 complaints · 0 recalls

202183/100
Buy

36 complaints · 0 recalls

202083/100
Buy

38 complaints · 0 recalls

201988/100
Buy

26 complaints · 0 recalls

201891/100
Buybest year

22 complaints · 0 recalls

201785/100
Buy

41 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2018?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls-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 Gls-class head-to-head →

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