2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 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 other or unknown of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 15% of the 26 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.
“1. After coming to a stop, foot placed on the pedal to accelerate through a neighborhood security gate, the car would not accelerate despite how hard I depressed the gas pedal. After approximately 3-4 seconds the car finally accelerated. 2. When coming to a stop the vehicle has a very hard “clunk” in the transmission to stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealership but they could not replicate the problem at the time so car was given back to me with “non replicable” issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11488292, filed 2022-10“1. First message: 48v battery malfunction 2. Second message: stop the vehicle coolant is not working vehicle is overheating. 3. Lost power, I could only drive 10 miles per hour. I pulled to the side of the road and was almost rear ended by a semi truck. There are several online occurrences reporting these same messages. It is extremely dangerous when a vehicle loses all power while on a busy highway. The vehicle was inspected. Mercedes aware of a bulletin with this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11476213, filed 2022-07“Water intrusion. It rained, water leaked into driver seat floor. The water then made it to the electrical parts underneath the driver seat. This seems identical to the recall I am seeing online with the number: 23V-177”
NHTSA complaint #11628758, filed 2024-12“The air conditioning in my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV has failed due to a refrigerant (freon) leak, leaving the system unable to cool and properly defrost the windshield. This is not an isolated issue—many other GLE owners have reported the same failure on forums and blogs, suggesting a widespread defect. NHTSA has already issued Recall No. 23V177000 (March 2023) for improperly installed A/C drain hoses in 2020–2021 GLE/GLS models, which created water intrusion, electrical shorts, fire risk, and failures of critical systems (eCall, unlocking, limp mode). …”
NHTSA complaint #11696116, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 11031558Apr 24, 2026Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
- 11031420Apr 21, 2026Complaint There may be a cosmetic fault in the projection of the logo projector of the outside mirror (left/right). Cause Delamination of film on carrier plate. Remedy Additional…
- 11030301Mar 25, 2026Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
- 11030096Mar 16, 2026Complaint Frequent rear view camera flap actuations and/or noise associated. NOTE: Rear view camera functions are NOT affected and still perform in accordance with regulatory…
- 11028809Feb 13, 2026Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the TIREFIT sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The…
- 11027782Jan 21, 2026Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
- 11014398Feb 20, 2025Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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