MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 · model year

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35

3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2023MERCEDES-BENZAMG GLB35 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2023 AMG GLB35 is service brakes with 2 filings, followed by power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2023 AMG GLB35. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

3 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES2
POWER TRAIN1

Recent Complaints

20250418SERVICE BRAKES

The front brakes making noise when slow stop , Merced dealer service repair 3 time and replace rotor and brakes, but the problem still making noise. they said nothing he can do. want me to report NHTSA. thanks

20240215SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owned a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB35 AMG. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was not braking smoothly. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer four times. The contact stated that the first visit with the dealer regarding the brakes, the dealer applied lubricant to the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the second and third time, however the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the fourth time, and the vehicle was sold back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufact

Mileage: 3,200

20240215POWER TRAIN

The contact owned a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB35 AMG. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was not braking smoothly. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer four times. The contact stated that the first visit with the dealer regarding the brakes, the dealer applied lubricant to the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the second and third time, however the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the fourth time, and the vehicle was sold back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufact

Mileage: 3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 have?
The 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35?
The most-complained component for the 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 is SERVICE BRAKES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.