2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2021 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 370 | 229 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 0 | 125 |
| Engine | 22 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 47 |
| Power Train | 4 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 21 |
| Structure | 2 | 21 |
| Steering | 0 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 11 | 8 |
| Stalling | 7 | 20 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
2021 Toyota RAV4
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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.