Mercedes-Benz Gla ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2015–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Mercedes-Benz Gla we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Gla across generations.
Average Score
79/100
Best Year
2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla
Score 88
Weakest Year
2016 Mercedes-Benz Gla
Score 68
Every Mercedes-Benz Gla Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A technologically advanced and reliable compact luxury SUV, but prepare for premium ownership costs.
Top risks: MBUX Infotainment System · 8G-DCT Transmission Quirks · HVAC System Anomalies
A modern Mercedes SUV offering commendable reliability, but be prepared for occasional tech-related eccentricities.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical · 8G-DCT Transmission · Engine Minor Leaks/Sensors
A modern, stylish compact SUV that delivers on luxury, but demands attention to its advanced tech and adherence to premium maintenance schedules.
Top risks: MBUX Infotainment System · Auxiliary Battery/Charging System · Transmission (8-speed DCT) Software
A stylish, capable compact SUV that demands a premium for its upkeep and requires vigilance on specific components.
Top risks: 7G-DCT Transmission · Electrical System & Infotainment · Engine Oil Leaks & PCV System
A stylish entry-level luxury SUV that can be rewarding, but demands proactive maintenance and a keen eye on its known weak spots.
Top risks: 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) · Electrical System & Sensors · Engine Oil Leaks / PCV System
A stylish entry-luxury crossover that requires vigilant maintenance to mitigate the risks of costly component failures.
Top risks: 7G-DCT Transmission · Electrical System · Engine Minor Leaks/Sensors
A stylish, compact luxury SUV that demands a premium for its upkeep and repairs.
Top risks: 7G-DCT Transmission · Electrical System · Engine Ancillaries (M270)
A technologically advanced and luxurious compact SUV that requires a commitment to proactive maintenance and patience with its cutting-edge electronics.
Top risks: MBUX Infotainment System · 8G-DCT Transmission · Electrical Sensors & Modules
A technologically advanced luxury compact that demands a premium for its upkeep and a watchful eye on its electronics.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment Systems · Powertrain Software/Sensors · Suspension Components
A promising luxury compact SUV that warrants a cautious approach due to new model year uncertainties and Mercedes-Benz ownership costs.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment (MBUX) · Engine (Mild-Hybrid System) · Transmission (8-Speed Dual-Clutch)
A stylish entry into luxury that demands a discerning eye, a proactive maintenance plan, and a robust budget for inevitable repairs.
Top risks: Electrical System · 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (7G-DCT) · Engine Oil Leaks & PCV System
Problems That Follow the Gla Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Electrical System
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
7G-DCT Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
MBUX Infotainment System
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
Engine Oil Leaks & PCV System
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Engine Minor Leaks/Sensors
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
8G-DCT Transmission
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations