2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#8 most-complained of 9 Gle350 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 has a complaint index of 13, the lowest among model years with data, earning a "Best" verdict and rank 8 of 9. It has 7 complaints and 3 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 20.5 city / 27.5 hwy
Top 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (43%)
- Electrical System2 (29%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (29%)
- Engine1 (14%)
What owners report
- Traffic Sign Assist fails to display road signs or speed limit signs after purchase of the option.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered without impact while driving at highway speed, with the driver pulling over safely.
- Instrument cluster lighting reportedly only offers two overly bright settings, making it hard to see the road at night.
- Windshield wipers reportedly fail to clear the windshield in rain, reducing visibility, even after two dealer visits.
2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V207000Mar 15, 2024Electrical System116,020 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
- NHTSA 24V117000Feb 16, 2024Engine466 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
Risk: A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.
- NHTSA 23V878000Dec 21, 2023Engine7 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300, 2024 GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles equipped with an M254 engine. The incorrect screws, installed on the high-pressure fuel pump, may prevent a proper seal from forming between the high-pressure fuel pump and the tandem oil pump.
Risk: An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel and oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 23.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,375
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Gle350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 model has a complaint index of 13, the lowest of the 9 model years with data, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Gle350 years.
- What problems have owners reported on the 2024 Gle350?
- Owners reported issues split between the electrical system and visibility & wipers, each accounting for 29% of complaints, including a shattered sunroof and malfunctioning wipers.
- Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Gle350 covering a 48-Volt ground connection, an improperly welded accelerator pedal bracket, and incorrect fuel pump screws.
- How does the 2024 Gle350 compare to other years?
- The 2024 model ranks 8th worst out of 9 years by complaint index, well below the 2020 model year's complaint index of 100, which carries an "Avoid" verdict.