Used Car Checklists

Used Mercedes-Benz GLB: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 115 complaints across these 5 years; the 2020 drew the most.

Mercedes-Benz GLB

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Problems that follow the GLB from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20202021202220232024Total
Electrical95216
Engine44311
Transmission336

GLB generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. First generation

    2020–now

    2024 update: New headlights and taillights; Updated MBUX infotainment system; Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support; New color: Spectral Blue Metallic

Mileages where GLB problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
29,000–35,000 milesCylinder head failure2021
35,000–47,000 milesRear spoiler loosening or detaching2020

Every GLB recall to confirm

24 recalls cover the GLByears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 6 campaigns span more than one model year.

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