Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Not Rated | Not Rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 | Not Rated | Not Rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz GLE in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mercedes-Benz GLE owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| VISIBILITY | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
On April 2, 2026, while driving at highway speed in heavy traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of forward propulsion without warning. Engine RPMs increased with no corresponding acceleration, consistent with catastrophic transmission slipping. The vehicle could not maintain safe speed. I coasted to a stop and was able to limp at low speed to a parking…
Pulled on door handle and handle came off the rear driver side door for the second time.
The contact leased a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an unknown warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The speed limit was displayed and was flashing. The contact turned off the feature, but the light continued to flash on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local…
I manually opened the power lift gate of my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. While loading items into the rear of the SUV, the power lift gate closed autonomously and without warning, striking me on the right side of my face and neck. No hands-free gesture was made. Key fob was secured in my purse (in shopping cart) at a distance…
I noticed that my front tires were showing abnormal wear on the outer edge of both driver and passenger side front tires. I would also hear a loud popping/thumping/grinding noise coming from front tires when I would back up and then have to turn my tires to move the car to leave a parking spot, etc. The tire pressure warning…
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brakes independently enabled. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped on a major interstate. In addition, several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The following day, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle…
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