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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
32,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 3% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“The sensor for the power tailgate is not sensitive enough to open / close the tailgate. The front windshield has crack after the winter storm. I believe it was related to the extreme low temperature under massachusetts weather. It is not related to the damage by the highway rocks as I could not found any damage of dents on the glass. The driver seat left side edge appeared cracking after couple months of use. It is a mb tex material which it claims that it supposed to be more durable and care free than regular real leather but actually it wasn't on my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11385550, filed 2020-12, 22,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound of moving water underneath the front seats. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that rainwater had leaked into the body of the vehicle due to a clogged sunroof drainage tube. The contact stated that several electrical components were submerged in the water and had to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11526646, filed 2023-06, 43,000 miles

“The GLE350 windows trim bar flew out from the rear window frame . Driving Speed Range (75-82mph). Fortunately no accident or damages occurred. This so so dangerous . If the trim bar flew into vehicle or pedestrian resulting injury or death.”

NHTSA complaint #11542785, filed 2023-09

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023213%
202124%
202033%
201838%
201735%
201624%

Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Engine
33 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology