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Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Gle 350 from 2018 to 2026: 237 owner complaints and 65 recalls across 9 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2020 (89), 2021 (48), 2018 (40). Best fuel economy: 24 mpg combined (2024).

Mercedes-Benz Gle 350
Photo: Chanokchon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine64
Electrical44
Other / unknown41
Transmission & drivetrain22
Brakes17
Forward collision avoidance17
Fuel & propulsion14
Speed control / throttle13

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201874020
201921–
2020278922
2021144822
202273522
202331522
20243724
20251123
20261123

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz Gle 350?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2020 (89), 2021 (48), 2018 (40).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 had?

Across 2018–2026, NHTSA lists 65 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).