Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB Reliable?

20202026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

88/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

9
Total Recalls
65
Owner Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Mercedes-Benz GLB Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
202510
81
Excellent
202403
88
Excellent
202303
97
Excellent
2022031
97
Excellent
2021225
87
Excellent
20206311
75
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the GLB Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLB88/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The GLB scores 18 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Mercedes-Benz GLB Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
ENGINE
9
STRUCTURE:BODY
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
POWER TRAIN
3
AIR BAGS
3

Based on 65 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB reliable?+

The Mercedes-Benz GLB scores 88/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 9 recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year GLB is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 GLB achieved the highest reliability score of 97/100 with 0 recalls and 3 complaints.

How many miles does a GLB last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mercedes-Benz GLB owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used GLB will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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