Mercedes-Benz Gl320 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Gl320 years to avoid are 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
38
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2006–2010
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Gl320 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 6 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 1 |
Every Gl320 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010avoid | 1 | 1 | |
| 2009avoid | 6 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Gl320 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Gl320 years to avoid are 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Gl320?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gl320 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Gl320 have?
Across all model years, the Gl320 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.