MYRModel Year Report

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:03:39.355Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2018: 40 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2019 2020: 88 complaints 2020 2021: 48 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 7 complaints 2024
2018: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
201840
20191
202088
202148
202233
202315
20247

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; Case: XXX My concerns has been denied and overlooked by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC multiple times since Jan 2026--interims of defective electric system causing sudden locking of steering wheel and shut down car , due to...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260422

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a pharmacy parking lot with the hold feature engaged, the driver released the brake pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260310

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a pharmacy parking lot with the hold feature engaged, the driver released the brake pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260310

CAR WAS STOPPED IN THE PARKING LOT,AND JUST BEFORE SWITCHING THE IGNITION OFF,IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT INTENTION, HITTING THE RESTAURANT WALL CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LITTLE PHYSICAL INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190130

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180907 — visibility

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, and GLE43 AMG vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 7, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 18V512000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180914 — service brakes, hydraulic

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080013.

Campaign 18V539000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210312 — communication, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign 21V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210331 — communication

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350,...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.

Campaign 21V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210423 — tires

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE43 AMG, and GLE400 vehicles equipped with Continental tires. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 21V123000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220708 — communication, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

Campaign 22V365000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230215 — fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023.

Campaign 22V955000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V512000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V539000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V058000 (communication, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V072000 (communication) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V123000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V365000 (communication, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V955000 (fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.