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Mercedes-Benz GL and BMW i3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.
2015
BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.
2014
BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW i3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mercedes-Benz GL and BMW i3 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mercedes-Benz GLs and BMW i3s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mercedes-Benz GLs and BMW i3s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Mercedes-Benz GL and BMW i3 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mercedes-Benz GL and BMW i3 have been recently.

To see how frequently Mercedes-Benz GL and BMW i3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mercedes-Benz GL

Mercedes-Benz GL Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
As a Mercedes-Benz there is inherent quality and history to the brand. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz has an image of refinement, style, and prestige like no other. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Solid, classy image. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It always feels good to see the reaction of a friend or family member when you drive up in a Benz. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
 

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