Worst 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 21 | 1 | 2 | 63,325 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | 1 | 2 | 35,825 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch Plate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~555,736 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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