Question 1

Is the Mercedes-Benz GL550 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Mercedes-Benz GL550 has 63 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2015 (9 complaints), 2014 (11 complaints), 2012 (12 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (16 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GL550 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The 2011 model has the most complaints (16) with the top issue being AIR BAGS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz GL550?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Mercedes-Benz GL550 are 2015 (9 complaints), 2014 (11 complaints), 2012 (12 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2015	9	As I was driving down the freeway the whole vehicl...	Excellent Reliability
2014	11	Tapping noise developed in the engine, after deale...	Above Average
2013	15	I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 80 MPH.THEN ALL O...	Average
2012	12	TAKATA RECALL - I HAD HEAD-ON COLLISION ACCIDENT O...	Above Average
2011	16	TAKATA RECALL - MERCEDES STILL DOES NOT HAVE A FIX...	Below Average

Mercedes-Benz GL550 — All Years

Mercedes-Benz GL550 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid