2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On two separate occasions the car seemingly went out of control from the driver. While driving on the highway the car began to swerve uncontrollably and was unable to be brought under control for a few seconds. We have taken it to the dealership service department on two separate occasions only to be told nothing is wrong with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11319892, filed 2020-03, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 10164807Aug 19, 2019Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering
- 10144244Jun 1, 2018Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop
- 10167002Feb 25, 2014Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
Steering: 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 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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