2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs 2020 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 40 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 27 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 126 | 393 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,500 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 22 |
| Power Train | 7 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
2020 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.