2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
18% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 40 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2018 Mercedes-Benz 350 GLE. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light at an intersection, the vehicle began to lunge forward while the brake pedal was still depressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-13
Electrical system
15% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2026-04-22
Service brakes
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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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, 2026-03-10
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Exterior lighting
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Vehicle speed control
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2019-01-30
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-09-07Visibility18V512000 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.
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2018-09-14Service brakes, hydraulic18V539000 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.
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2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 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.
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2021-03-31Communication21V072000 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.
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2021-04-23Tires21V123000 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.
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2022-07-08Communication, electrical system22V365000 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.
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2023-02-15Fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline22V955000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V512000 · Visibility
- Recall 18V539000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
- Recall 21V072000 · Communication
- Recall 21V123000 · Tires
- Recall 22V365000 · Communication, electrical system
- Recall 22V955000 · Fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline
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 18% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.