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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
18,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 2% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while driving 65 - 70 mph, a loud noise was heard, and the sunroof glass exploded. The glass shards fell inside the vehicle. There was no impact on the sunroof that could have caused it to shatter. Another vehicle driving from behind the contact’s vehicle informed the contact that a gray object detached from the contact’s vehicle and hit the other vehicle’s frame and cracked the windshield. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11438054, filed 2021-10, 18,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023218%
202219%
202127%
202012%

Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

Body and structure
14 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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