Chevrolet Traverse vs Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Chevrolet Traverse
- Total complaints
- 5,403
- Avg per model year
- 300
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 32
- Most complained year
- 2010 (668)
Top problems: Engine, Air Bags, Steering
Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- Total complaints
- 110
- Avg per model year
- 55
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 13
- Most complained year
- 2017 (61)
Top problems: Unknown OR Other, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.