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Mercedes-Benz GLE 400Model year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,112miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,112 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 135 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Trailer recognition module shows fault B164213, The output for the left rear turn signal lamp has a malfunction. There is an open circuit. The vehicle has 77,488 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11765527, filed 2026-09

Exterior lighting: “Vehicle is equipped with halogen headlights which are of poor performance. As such it is not possible to see the roadway. Mercedes claims performance per specifications. At highway speeds not enough lighting to allow for a safe stopping distance. Situation worsens with rain or snow making the lights almost disappear.”

NHTSA complaint #11319620, filed 2020-03

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pumps were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548414, filed 2023-10, 55,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,223 and 55,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,112 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202022021202220232202520262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
GLE-Class · SUV 4WDnot rated———4 · 17.9% risk
GLE-Class · SUV RWDnot rated———4 · 19.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GLE400 4matic 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic172320$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 135 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 135 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019939,1124—20—Not enough data
201665,0007—20—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 (GLE400 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,112 miles and the middle half falls between 23,223 and 55,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.