2018 Dodge Durango vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Dodge Durango | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 229 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 367 | 126 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 31,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 86 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 55 | 4 |
| Engine | 26 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 5 |
| Seats | 21 | 0 |
| Power Train | 13 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2018 Dodge Durango
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
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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.