Last updated: 2026-10-10

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB
RELIABILITY SCORE: 75/100 (GOOD)

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB Reliability Report

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB has a good reliability standing, but owners report inconsistent adaptive cruise control and braking help.

Recalls

0

Complaints

13

Complaint Rate

5.6per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$908

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,750–$3,000

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity71/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity78/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

The strongest of the five scored GLB years and free of recalls, though owners report inconsistent cruise control and a few speed control scares.

Top Issues to Watch

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2)
  • SUSPENSION (2)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Post-Redesign (Year 3)

2022 is year 3 of the First generation (X247; 2019).

  • Redesigned for the 2020 model year.
  • Well-established in its generation — most early issues should be resolved.
  • A refresh arrives in 2024.
  • 1st generation GLB (US).

What this means for buyers

Well into the generation cycle — most design and manufacturing issues should be resolved by now.

2020: First generation (X247; 2019) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2022: This Model Year

2022 is year 3 of the First generation (X247; 2019).

2024: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

Should You Buy the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB?

Of the five scored GLB years, 2022 holds up best, and it rates above average against other 2022 SUVs. Federal recall records list no recalls for it. The 2021 model rates worse, with 30 complaints and 10 recalls. The 2023 model rates about the same as 2022 and also has no recalls.

Owner complaints center on driver assistance, speed control, and suspension. Adaptive cruise control sometimes fails to slow or brake, and one owner saw it jump from 35 to 50 mph. Those reports came from nearly new cars. One speed control complaint describes unintended acceleration at about 5,000 miles, ending in a brick wall with air bags deployed. Another describes the transmission slipping into neutral at 65 mph, which the dealer blamed on a needed software update. Suspension complaints involve a warning light that limits speed to 50 mph and a creak the dealer could not reproduce.

On a test drive, check that cruise control and automatic braking respond consistently. Ask for service records showing software updates and any suspension warning visits.

Compared to the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB, which scored 1 points lower. See also the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +No recalls issued
  • +Below-average complaint rate for SUV

Cons

  • −FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Driver assistance features work inconsistently (3 complaints)
  • −VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Car either surges forward or suddenly loses drive (2 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Other

HIGH RISK
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

0

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

5.6

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 13.5

LowAvgHigh
Low

Safety Incidents

2

Crashes

0

Fires

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 4/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB? Check its history first

Forward collision avoidance problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB, and 0 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 17.9%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Curtain (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row)Torso (Rear Seat)Torso/Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (Rear Seat, 3rd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Mercedes-Benz GLBRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3Maintenance rating: 3 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$908

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

25–27 MPG

Running cost: $3,650–$3,900/yr

Fuel + repair

22–24 city / 30–32 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2022 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims
TrimDriveTrans.CityHwyCombFuel Cost
GLB250 2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM8)243227$2,750
GLB250 4matic 2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM8)223025$3,000

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB.

  • Test adaptive cruise behind highway traffic and confirm it slows and brakes every time.

  • Drive past posted speed-limit signs with cruise on and watch for the car speeding up on its own.

  • Ask a Mercedes dealer whether all transmission software updates have been applied to this car.

  • Drive at highway speed and watch for a "transmission malfunction stop" message or lost acceleration.

  • Make tight turns in a parking lot and listen for creaking from the wheel area.

  • Check the instrument cluster for a suspension warning or a 50 mph speed limit message.

  • Lower the driver window fully and confirm the radio works.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB Common Problems by Component

13 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

3
2
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2)SUSPENSION (2)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)POWER TRAIN (1)SERVICE BRAKES (1)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1)WHEELS (1)Other (1)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 complaints

Driver assistance features work inconsistently. Reports describe adaptive cruise control that sometimes fails to slow down or brake, and random speed increases past the limit the car reads from road signs, such as climbing from 35 to 50 mph. Lane control and automatic braking may or may not engage, and slowing for a turn lane is also unpredictable. These problems show up on nearly new cars, within the first 1136 miles. The main risk is the car failing to slow or brake when the driver expects it to.

3 complaints total

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaintsSafety-related

The car either surges forward or suddenly loses drive. One crash report describes unintended acceleration at about 5,000 miles while pulling into a driveway in bad weather. The car pulled right, crossed a lawn, and hit a brick wall. The air bags deployed, and the driver reported neck, back, and chest pain. A separate report describes the transmission slipping into neutral at 65 mph with a "transmission malfunction stop" message, which left steering and brakes but no acceleration. The dealer blamed a needed software update, not a hardware fault.

2 complaints total1 crash1 injury

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

A suspension warning light comes on intermittently and tells the driver not to go over 50 mph. A loud creaking from the wheel area is also reported while driving, turning corners, and pulling in and out of driveways, and the dealer could not reproduce it. Rear shock problems are reported alongside other faults, including electrical trouble, a fan motor issue, a driver window that will not fully lower, and a radio that needed repair. These complaints are mostly warnings and noises that are hard to diagnose.

2 complaints total
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint
2022-07-241 injury

Parked the car not far from home, when my boyfriend got out and shut the door, the sunroof completely imploded. Tempered yet sharp shards were everywhere including my mouth, hair and body. MB took no responsibility and wound even have the car towed. Roof was repaired via my car insurance including private towing. MB wanted nothing to do with me. I do know that this has been a serious problem all over the country for some time. Please advise.

POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint
2025-08-07

My fuel injection has been replaced 2 times in 3 years. Was advised that it could cause damages to other parts

SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint
2025-08-14

Brake over heats because of rust caused by rain which builds up causing brakes to freeze up. Explanation from dealer. In fact told us we need to dry brakes off if we drive in rain and park in garage for more than 2 days or we will have it happen again. Brakes freeze and car locked up and can’t move it. We bought the car used had it inspected by a MBD in Atlanta G. Bulkhead , told breaks were like new. Mileage 23,666 miles. Put on about 4000 miles now brakes gone froze up from rain. Garage kept. While driving car we were noticing almost like the breakers were on but not stepping on break. A pulling like action. Seemed like emergency brake was on. Car at dealership now in Greenville SC Mercedes Benz dealer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaintSafety-related
2024-08-09Crash reported

this car really has a lot of issues and honestly if I didn’t know what to do last night and didn’t know about cars, it could have seriously cost me my life but luckily I was able to move out the way of a truck that was coming fast behind me while I was at a traffic light and when the light turned green the car would not start back up from the automatic stop when you make stops and because the auto shut off never came back on and I had to literally make a split second decision and put it in park and start up again and go quick. The check engine light has been on since July 14,2024 and I bought the car on July 13,2024 and the dealership has not done anything about this issues and this morning these are all the codes that came up and there’s a lot of codes and Mercedes hasn’t called me back even after the calls and emails I’ve sent them, no one is calling me back.

WHEELS (1 complaints)

WHEELS

1 complaint
2022-12-10

I purchased my car in April of this year 2022 and have driven less than 10K miles. The tread of my front two tires has already worn down to less than 3/32 compared to the rear wheel 6/32. Driving conditions are normal and according to Mercedes this is known issue. This exceeds normal wear and tear and should be a safety concern.

VISIBILITY (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY

1 complaint
2022-09-21

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, he noticed a glare coming from the ridges of the hood which became distracting while driving. The contact stated that as the sun began going down, the glare worsened, forcing the contact place his hand over his eyes to deflect the glare. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that they had never heard of the issue before. The dealer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150.

Best & Worst Mercedes-Benz GLB Years

Best Mercedes-Benz GLB Years to Buy

Top Pick
75
Good

2022

(Current Model)

0Recalls
13Complaints
74
Good

2023

0Recalls
12Complaints
72
Good

2024

1Recalls
4Complaints

Mercedes-Benz GLB Years to Avoid

Mercedes-Benz GLB Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Mercedes-Benz GLB reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
202059/100Mixed
202165/100Good
202275/100Good
202374/100Good
202472/100Good

Mercedes-Benz GLB Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202472/100-2Good14
202374/100-1Good012
2022(selected)75/100+10Good013
202165/100+6Good1030
202059/100—Mixed1956

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB reliable?
Yes, it has a good reliability standing. It rates above average among 2022 SUVs and is the best of the five scored GLB model years. Owners filed 13 complaints, and federal recall records show none. The main concerns are driver assistance behavior and a few speed control incidents.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB?
Driver assistance is the top complaint, with three reports of adaptive cruise control and braking that work inconsistently. Speed control and suspension each draw two complaints. Suspension reports mention a warning light and creaking noises, and some owners also list electrical, fan motor, window, and radio faults.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB have cruise control problems?
Some owners say so. Reports describe adaptive cruise control that sometimes fails to slow down or brake, and speeds that climb past the limit the car reads from signs, such as 35 to 50 mph. Lane control and automatic braking may or may not engage. These reports came within the first 1136 miles.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB have any recalls?
No. Federal recall records list zero recalls for this model year. The 2021 GLB has 10 recalls, and the 2023 has none. Still, one owner said a dealer blamed transmission trouble on a needed software update, so ask for service records.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB better than the 2021 or 2023?
It beats the 2021, which rates worse, with 30 complaints and 10 recalls against 13 complaints and none for 2022. Against the 2023, it rates about the same. That year has 12 complaints and no recalls, so it is a fair alternative.

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How we score the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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