Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model year on file (2016-2023), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2018
Worst year on file
119.8
Severity index
Power Train
Most-reported system
2020
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 119.8 High | 56 | Power Train |
| 2 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 80.9 High | 104 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 3 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 76.4 Medium | 74 | Unknown Or Other |
| 4 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 68.9 Medium | 32 | Structure |
| 5 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 65.6 Medium | 63 | Engine |
| 6 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 55.7 Medium | 31 | Power Train |
| 7 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 42.6 Low | 123 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 104 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 80.9 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2017 | 74 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 76.4 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2018 | 56 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 119.8 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2019 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 68.9 Medium | STRUCTURE |
| 2020 | 123 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 42.6 Low | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 65.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 55.7 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.