Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 97 owner complaints and 52 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, across 7 model years (2016–2024). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (26). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No GLE 450 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 GLE 450: 26 complaints, 32 recalls
- 2016 GLE 450: 25 complaints, 11 recalls
- 2021 GLE 450: 15 complaints, 17 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2023 GLE 450: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2024 GLE 450: 10 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2022 GLE 450: 14 complaints, 11 recalls
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 450 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 6 | 3 |
| Engine | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Power Train | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 GLE 450 | 10 | 4 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 GLE 450 | 7 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2022 GLE 450 | 14 | 11 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2021 GLE 450 | 15 | 17 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2020 GLE 450 | 26 | 32 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 GLE 450 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 GLE 450 | 25 | 11 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (26), 2016 (25), 2021 (15). 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 450?
Electrical System, with 37 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have?
52 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.