Mercedes-Benz Gl550 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Gl550 years to avoid are 2011, 2012, 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.
90
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2008–2017
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Gl550 years to avoid
Every Gl550 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Gl550 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Gl550 years to avoid are 2011, 2012, 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2017.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Gl550?
By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gl550 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Gl550 have?
Across all model years, the Gl550 has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 90 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.