2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,130miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,130 miles.
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.
“I purchased a GLE 580 in january 2020 with standard 20-inch wheels and tires on the front and rear. This tire/wheel combination is an available option on the gle 350, gle 350 4matic and gle 450 4matic. The operator's manual for all 2020 gle models (and presumably for earlier models) states: 1.rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions. 2.on vehicles that have the same size front and rear wheels, rotate the wheels according to the intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty book in your vehicle documents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376251, filed 2020-11, 10,130 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580
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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