Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC (2021–2026) that have at least 5 complaints. 2024 has the most, with 14. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (12 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All GLE 350 4MATIC model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | — | 3 | 97 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 10 | 800 | 1 | 226 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 14 | 32,300 | 1 | 160 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 86,882 | 0 | 79 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 8 | — | 0 | 79 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine12 21%
- Electrical system11 20%
- Forward collision avoidance9 16%
- Vehicle speed control6 11%
- Seat belts6 11%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)4 7.1%
- Other or unknown4 7.1%
- Brakes4 7.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2022: “Incident 1- on several occasions the screen went blank on my dashboard where I could not see the odometer and important information. This has happened on several occasions and sometimes happen to wait until the next day in order for it to come back on Incident 2- car is now in the dealer for engine issues and rattling sound once started. Needs to restart before sound stops”
NHTSA complaint #11736900, filed 2026-052021: “My car has only 28,392 miles on it, but the yellow check engine light recently came on due to a faulty oil pump solenoid. I took it back to the dealership, and the repair cost was a staggering $7,000; they told me this is a common issue with this Mercedes engine. If this fails to function, engine noise will increase while driving and fuel consumption will rise; there may also be other unknown risks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745528, filed 2026-062026: “I heard only an unusual air or wind noise coming from above while driving at approximately 45 mph. I did not notice any rock, object, or other impact striking the panoramic sunroof before the incident. When the interior sunroof screen/cover slid open, I discovered that the panoramic sunroof glass had shattered. The airflow carried the shattered glass away, and some pieces fell inside the vehicle. I do not know what caused the glass to break. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology