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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 8% of the 48 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While driving at about 55mph on road with one lane going each way, the car engine shut off, all instrument displays went off. There was no check engine light, warning or noise. I was almost rear ended by a car behind me. The car behind me swerved barely missing me, but almost hit oncoming traffic. Once car was on side of road it would not start. I tried to jump car battery with NOCO jump starter and it did not work. Instrument display did not come on, car transmission stuck in Drive. …”

NHTSA complaint #11672109, filed 2025-07

“Original owner of a 2021 GLE, purchased on April 21, 2021. The vehicle is currently 4 years and 6 months and 22 days old with approximately 49,000 miles. Despite meticulous adherence to all scheduled maintenance performed and no warning lights activated the vehicle suddenly shutdown and would not restart. According to MB maintenance department it suffered a catastrophic and complete engine failure. This type of premature and total engine failure in a properly maintained, low-mileage vehicle is clearly a defect in material or workmanship. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704589, filed 2025-12

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023213%
202239%
202148%
202067%
2018718%
201723%
201648%

Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Engine
22 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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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