2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 9% of the 35 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.
“My 2022 Mercedes GLE 350 With distronic adaptive cruise control accelerates with the cruise control disabled. It's happened about a dozen times since I purchased the vehicle in September of 2022. All acceleration issues occurred at low speed while turning. Right after I release the brake while turning my car accelerates like the distronic cruise control is engaged eventhough I just braked and it's disengaged. I have to quickly hit the brakes to disengage the accelration.”
NHTSA complaint #11528270, filed 2023-06“Cylinder head. - the car misfires and while driving the car slows down without notice. The car also shakes while in idol mode. Yes the problem has been confirmed at the dealership. No the vehicle has not been inspected that I am aware of - but it should be becuase I have done research and mercedes has said 2019-2022 mercedes have cylinder head recalls - it just doesn't include the 350gle model which it should becuase the forum I am on shows that it is a known issue and alot of consumers have the same problem as me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11643905, filed 2025-02Related 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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