2016 Dodge Durango vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Dodge Durango | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 161 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 302 | 119 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,050 mi | 65,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 53 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 5 |
| Power Train | 30 | 4 |
| Engine | 16 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 10 |
| Steering | 3 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2016 Dodge Durango
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.