2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS: common problems and reliability

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19 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2024 GLS?

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

19
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS vehicles (US, public record).

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Is 2024 a good year for the GLS?

Across the 9 GLS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2023) to 42 (2017). With 19 complaints, the 2024 GLS sits about the same as the model's median of 22.

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

electrical system
4
forward collision avoidance
4
wheels
2
engine
2
seats
1

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on ownership phase and powertrain.

Owner insights cover all generations of the GLS. See the full GLS owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used GLS listings typically run $22,638–$45,508.

Other GLS model years

Compare every GLS year side by side to see how 2024 ranks against the rest.

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