2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA: common problems and reliability
One of the better GLA years.
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9 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 GLA?The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and steering.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GLA years only. How we score it
Is 2020 a good year for the GLA?
Across the 13 GLA model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2014) to 101 (2015). With 9 complaints, the 2020 GLA sits about the same as 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
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