2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 7% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,050 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“After starting my vehicle and placing it into drive, a warning message appeared on the dashboard stating, “Vehicle warning Do not continue to drive,” indicating that the vehicle would be unable to move forward or in reverse. Immediately following the warning, the vehicle lost all ability to move in either direction while other vehicles were approaching, creating a hazardous situation placing my safety at risk. I was required to keep my foot on the brake and ultimately place the vehicle in the park position. The vehicle was subsequently towed to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707704, filed 2025-12“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. While driving various speeds, the transmission made thumping and revving noises and also jolted when decelerating and shifting into first gear. The vehicle was taken to Mercedes-Benz of lancaster (5100 main st, east petersburg, pa) where the transmission was reprogrammed, and the valve body and transmission fluids were changed; however, the failures continued. The vehicle was later taken to Mercedes-Benz of atlantic city (6623 east black horse pike, egg harbor township, nj) where the transmission was replaced, but the failures continued. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266982, filed 2019-10, 100 milesRelated recalls
- 20V627000Oct 9, 2020Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 vehicles. The connection of the locking ring between the front and rear part of the drive…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020
Related service bulletins
- 11038187Sep 26, 2026Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission…
- 11037987Sep 14, 2026Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load…
- 11037834Sep 14, 2026Complaint Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during cornering. (figure 1) On the above‑mentioned vehicles with a…
- 11037616Sep 4, 2026Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission…
- 11036077Aug 5, 2026Complaint This document is intended as a pre-case diagnostic reference for transmission related concerns. It will also ensure that if a case is necessary, all supporting…
- 11035780Aug 4, 2026Complaint Mercedes-Benz USA is currently experiencing limited availability of transmission fluid specification ATF 236.17 due to a global supply constraint. 236.17 ATF 1L and 5L…
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11035004Jul 2, 2026Complaint Throbbing/humming sound around 60mph. Howling in overdrive mode around 5th gear. Models 167.1/3 and 167.9 as of 03/2022 (except 167.987) occurs between 40-50mph Model…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11032736May 15, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
33 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsBody and structure
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.
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