2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2021: 8 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
5 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
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I purchased my vehicle 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 from Mercedes Dealership in Ontario, and had it for only about 4 months before it catching on fire while parked at the doctors office.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-27
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
The vehicle repeatedly had a check-engine light and the same engine-related complaint during multiple repair visits. The dealer attempted repairs several times, including an engine rebuild and later cylinder-head work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24
Electrical system
4 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
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â1. The Factory Assembly Defect âDuring production of the 2020â2021 GLE and GLS line (V167 platform), Mercedes-Benz factory assembly workers improperly secured or seated the air conditioning evaporator condensation drain hoses.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
2021 GLE350 - 4JGFB4KB7MA355768 purchased December 30, 2024 with 35,000. miles. Current milage 61,933. There is a critical electrical/software defect in the MBUX system which has completely blacked out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Also filed under Lane departure and forward collision avoidance
Visibility/wiper
1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Power train
1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.
Lane departure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.