2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA: common problems and reliability
An average GLA year.
33 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 GLA?The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA has 33 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GLA years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the GLA?
Across the 13 GLA model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2014) to 101 (2015). With 33 complaints, the 2017 GLA sits above the model's median of 9.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GLA. See the full GLA owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used GLA listings typically run $16,979–$29,403.
Other GLA model years
Compare every GLA year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
Compare the GLA against its rivals
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