2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Pilot | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 475 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 20 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 230 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,000 mi | 11,910 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 207 | 9 |
| Engine | 99 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 79 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 39 | 1 |
| Power Train | 34 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2020 Honda Pilot
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.