Mercedes-Benz Gl450 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Gl450 years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2010, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.
554
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2007–2017
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Gl450 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 162 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 89 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 64 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 51 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 48 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 22 |
Every Gl450 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 15 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 24 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 51 | 3 | |
| 2012avoid | 51 | 3 | |
| 2011avoid | 64 | 3 | |
| 2010avoid | 48 | 3 | |
| 2009avoid | 22 | 3 | |
| 2008avoid | 89 | 2 | |
| 2007avoid | 162 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Gl450 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Gl450 years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2010, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2017.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Gl450?
By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gl450 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Gl450 have?
Across all model years, the Gl450 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 554 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.