Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 353 owner complaints and 53 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, across 11 model years (2016–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (90). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical GLE 350 year: 2016, 2017, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 GLE 350: 90 complaints, 27 recalls
- 2017 GLE 350: 62 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2016 GLE 350: 53 complaints, 9 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2019 GLE 350: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2025 GLE 350: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2026 GLE 350: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 7 | 1 |
| Power Train | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 7 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 7 | 6 |
| Steering | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 4 | 5 |
| Structure | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Communication | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLE 350 | 1 | 1 | — | Visibility | |
| 2025 GLE 350 | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2024 GLE 350 | 7 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 GLE 350 | 15 | 3 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 GLE 350 | 35 | 7 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2021 GLE 350 | 48 | 14 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 GLE 350 | 90 | 27 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 GLE 350 | 1 | 2 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2018 GLE 350 | 40 | 7 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 GLE 350 | 62 | 7 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 GLE 350 | 53 | 9 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (53), 2017 (62), 2020 (90) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical GLE 350 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?
Engine, with 72 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 have?
53 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.