2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The rear shock absorbers have failed on my vehicle. The vehicle makes sounds when going over bumps in the road. There is an active recall on other GLE 2020 450 models but not my specific VIN. The vehicle has less then 30,000 miles on it before the shock absorbers went out.”
NHTSA complaint #11672426, filed 2025-07Related recalls
- 20V329000Jun 5, 2020Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE450, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The sealing of the piston assembly in the front struts and rear…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020, GLS 450 2020, GLS 580 4MATIC 2020
Related service bulletins
- 11035003Jul 8, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11034401Jun 12, 2026Complaint Rattle or clunking noise from underneath the vehicle when driving over uneven/bumpy surfaces. Cause Internal tolerances of the electric rollbar. Remedy 1. Confirm front…
- 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…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11028733Feb 11, 2026Complaint Noise from front end attributable to steering gear. Cause During diagnostics of a front end noise, workshop is under the impression the noise is coming from the…
- 11028692Feb 9, 2026Complaint Model Year 2019-2022 167 (GLE/GLS) - Instrument Cluster Message for Suspension "Do Not Drive Over 50MPH" with or without Illumination of Check Engine Light with DTC's…
- 11026596Dec 6, 2025Complaint <p>ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist, ESP® trailer stabilization, Adaptive Brake Lights, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Brake…
- 11023373Sep 26, 2025Complaint Noise from front end attributable to steering gear. Cause During diagnostics of a front end noise, workshop is under the impression the noise is coming from the…
- 11023209Sep 17, 2025Complaint Concern 1 - Noises in recovery mode with the vehicle stationary Concern 2 - Noises when driving in a straight line on rough terrain Concern 3 - Noises when cornering…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology