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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
33%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
6,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 instrument cluster has gone black twice. Meaning I have no speedometer, gas gauge, etc. My blind spot monitoring, front parking, and other safety features do not work when this happens. It stays this way for several hours and then displays again, usually overnight. Mercedes has denied the issue, despite me providing a video of the malfunction while driving. They have had my car for 25 days and provided no resolution, claiming there is no issue. MBUSA has not responded to my inquiry/complaint.”

NHTSA complaint #11595867, filed 2024-06

“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes Benz GLE 350. The contact stated while coming off the highway at 15-20 MPH, she made a left into her community. The brake stopped to the floor and the seat belt restrained her without cause. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) displayed illuminated when no collision occurred., no other warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer with no issues. The vehicle has not been repaired, awaiting a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure yet. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11571666, filed 2024-02, 6,000 miles

“Key Fob is way too sensitive! Unlock doors, lift gate, and windows when it’s placed in front pants pockets. Key must be placed in your shirt or upper jacket pockets to avoid vehicle being unlocked and stolen! Lift gate and will could open causing damage to garage door or hitting walls depending on your parking structure. It’s a concern when parking at shopping centers. Vehicle may unlock if key fob is placed in front pants pockets!”

NHTSA complaint #11519220, filed 2023-04

“First incident on I5 around exit 186 9 car was cruise control was on. Speed was set at 65. Car was accelerating from 60 to 65 but all of a sudden it slams on the brakes when no car was in front from 60ish to 45. Almost caused the car in the back to hit us. Multiple incident of cruise control on and while automatic lane change it would hit the breaks mid lane change when no other car is present ( especially when the interstate is curving). Going i5 north express lane. Cruise control on there was dotted lines for left exit. Car would was pushed heavily by lane keep to the left. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690368, filed 2025-09

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023533%
202239%
202136%
202067%

Other parts of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Other or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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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