Mercedes-Benz Gls450 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Gls450 years to avoid are 2017, 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
100
Total complaints
20
Recall campaigns
2016–2021
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Gls450 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 41 |
Every Gls450 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021avoid | 41 | 12 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2017avoid | 51 | 8 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Gls450 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Gls450 years to avoid are 2017, 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Gls450?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gls450 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Gls450 have?
Across all model years, the Gls450 has 20 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 100 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.