2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 25. The most common issue is other problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: transmission switching to neutral by itself while driving on the highway. this issue has occurred twice in december 2024..
13
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
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vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 5)
OTHER
4 complaints- • Transmission switching to neutral by itself while driving on the highway. This issue has occurred twice in December 2024.
- • Graco Turn2Me car seat is loosening over time when installed with the vehicle seatbelt and the SnugLock Lock-Off. The vehicle seat belt was also switched to a locked mode after proper installation and did not make a difference over time. The car seat continues to loosen over time to the point where
- • Graco Turn2Me car seat is loosening over time when installed with the vehicle seatbelt and the SnugLock Lock-Off. The vehicle seat belt was also switched to a locked mode after proper installation and did not make a difference over time. The car seat continues to loosen over time to the point where
“Transmission switching to neutral by itself while driving on the highway. This issue has occurred twice in December 2024.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Service Intervals
Service A / Service B alternating schedule. Requires MB-approved oil (229.5 spec typically).
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Mercedes-Benz New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
EQ EV battery warranty is 10 years/155,000 miles
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: Transmission switching to neutral by itself while driving on the highway. This issue has occurred twice in December 2024.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: Cylinder repair dealership said it's a known issue but Mercedes Benz said they will not cover the repair.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that whi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: The windshield washer stopped working It doesn’t clean because no water comes out to do the job
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 — Year Comparison
How does 2023 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 25
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