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Why we don't show Mercedes-Benz-wide stats: Mercedes-Benz reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Mercedes-Benz F-150 might be solid while the Mercedes-BenzFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Mercedes-Benz Models (17)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Mercedes-Benz C300

(2010–2017) high severity
3,109 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 83193
2

Mercedes-Benz Gla 250

(2014–2025) high severity
416 complaintsCrash rate: 6.5%Severity: 15203
3

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

(2007–2025) high severity
568 complaintsCrash rate: 4.4%Severity: 6541
4

Mercedes-Benz C 300

(2018–2025) high severity
361 complaintsCrash rate: 8.6%Severity: 4054
5

Mercedes-Benz Glb 250

(2020–2024) high severity
151 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 3603
6

Mercedes-Benz E 350

(2020–2025) high severity
54 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 1072
7

Mercedes-Benz Metris

(2015–2023)
261 complaintsCrash rate: 1.5%Severity: 158
8

Mercedes-Benz Cls 450

(2019–2023)
32 complaintsCrash rate: 3.1%Severity: 26
9

Mercedes-Benz Glc 300

(2018–2025)
569 complaintsCrash rate: 6.9%Severity: 26
10

Mercedes-Benz Gle 450

(2020–2024)
114 complaintsCrash rate: 2.6%Severity: 23
11

Mercedes-Benz Cla 250

(2018–2025)
130 complaintsCrash rate: 5.4%Severity: 20
12

Mercedes-Benz Gls 450

(2018–2024) high severity
152 complaintsCrash rate: 14.5%Severity: 20
13

Mercedes-Benz Gle 350

(2018–2024)
312 complaintsCrash rate: 7.7%Severity: 19
14

Mercedes-Benz Gls 580

(2020–2025)
12 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 14
15

Mercedes-Benz Glc

(2015–2018) high severity
27 complaintsCrash rate: 22.2%Severity: 5
16

Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt

(2016–2021)
22 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 4
17

Mercedes-Benz Gle

(2016–2020) high severity
13 complaintsCrash rate: 23.1%Severity: 1
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Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems

Components most reported across all Mercedes-Benz models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
AIR BAGS3,0986.7%
ENGINE1,8481.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1,6161.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,5923.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,4424.4%
SERVICE BRAKES79315.1%
POWER TRAIN7726.3%
STEERING7518.4%
SUSPENSION6562.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY5979.7%

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