2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs 2022 Subaru Outback
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 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 35 | 463 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 322 | 397 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,947 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 255 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 51 |
| Engine | 7 | 21 |
| Visibility | 1 | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 23 |
| Power Train | 3 | 18 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 27 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 9 |
2022 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.