2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 2 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 driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the sunroof. The sunroof cover was not opened. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the sunroof glass had shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721031, filed 2026-02, 90,000 miles“1)Wiper does run smoothly right from the time the car was purchased. 2) recently the glass window of passanger seat at the back opens very slowly when the button is pushed to pull the glass down.”
NHTSA complaint #11578490, filed 2024-03Related recalls
- 23V177000Mar 17, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020–2021, GLE 450 2020–2021, GLS 450 2020–2021 +6 more
- 22V098000Feb 18, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 vehicles. The wiring harness connected to the prefuse box in the engine compartment might not…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 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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