2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.
“Rear view camera fails to initiate when placed in reverse. Screen doesn’t even try to switch to camera view. Exact same issue found in same make and model recalled with different vins. For some reason this one isn’t included in the recall. Car only has about 58,000 miles. Started around 56,000 miles. Note that camera even folds out of lift gate like normal when placed in park.”
NHTSA complaint #11745532, filed 2026-06“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera screen display had malfunctioned and a black image had been displayed, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the manufacturer's extended coverage related to the failure. No further information was available. The local dealer was not yet contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635202, filed 2025-01, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205835Sep 16, 2021Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
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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