What years of the Mercedes-Benz Gle450 should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2016 and 2024 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 83 and 100 respectively, the two highest among all years covered.

Which Mercedes-Benz Gle450 year is the best?

2023 is rated Best, with the lowest complaint index at 17, only 7 complaints, and 4 recall campaigns.

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 reliable based on complaints?

The 2024 model year has the highest complaint index of the range, 100, driven largely by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues that occurred at a median of just 2,058 miles.

Does the Mercedes-Benz Gle450 have recall problems?

Across the years covered, NHTSA lists 52 total recall campaigns, with 2020 alone accounting for 32 of them, though none are do-not-drive recalls.

What is the most common problem area for the Gle450?

Engine issues lead with 40 complaints (41% share), followed closely by Electrical System issues with 38 complaints (39% share).

Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Best and Worst Years (2016–2024)

Among Mercedes-Benz Gle450 years, 2016 and 2024 are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 83 and 100 (the highest of all years covered). 2023 is the Best year with an index of just 17. 2020-2022 fall into Caution.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2016 Avoid 2024 Best 2023

Model years: 7; 2016–2024
NHTSA complaints: 97
Recall campaigns: 52
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Engine

Gle450 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2016	Avoid	83	25	4	11	Engine	20	—
2017	No verdict	0	0	0	1	—	—	—
2020	Caution	67	26	0	32	Electrical System	21	—
2021	Caution	33	15	0	17	Electrical System	23	—
2022	Caution	50	14	1	11	Engine	22	—
2023	Best	17	7	0	4	Transmission & Powertrain	22	—
2024	Avoid	100	10	2	4	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	22	—

Gle450 years to avoid: what went wrong

2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Index 100 · 10 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2024 Gle450 has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, with 10 complaints and 4 recall campaigns despite the relatively low complaint count. Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems account for 30% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of just 2,058 miles. Owners report automatic braking engaging without cause at intersections, forward collision warnings triggering false emergency stops near puddles, and brake pedals that pop or feel loose. Recalls cover a 48-Volt ground connection needing inspection, an improperly welded accelerator pedal bracket, and a fuel pump replacement.

2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Index 83 · 25 complaints · 11 recalls

The 2016 Gle450 carries a complaint index of 83, the second-highest of the years covered, with 25 total complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Engine problems make up 36% of complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles, and Electrical System issues make up another 32%, failing at a median of 18,407 miles. Owners describe the transmission jumping into neutral unexpectedly while driving, sudden loss of power steering assist leading to a crash, and unintended shifts into neutral or drive while parking. A 2022 recall addressed water intrusion that could damage the fuel pump control unit on this model year.

Most common Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine40 (41%)
Electrical System38 (39%)
Other12 (12%)
Transmission & Powertrain12 (12%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (11%)
Fuel System10 (10%)
Structure & Body10 (10%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (7%)
Steering5 (5%)
Brakes4 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz Gle450 should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2016 and 2024 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 83 and 100 respectively, the two highest among all years covered.
Which Mercedes-Benz Gle450 year is the best?: 2023 is rated Best, with the lowest complaint index at 17, only 7 complaints, and 4 recall campaigns.
Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 reliable based on complaints?: The 2024 model year has the highest complaint index of the range, 100, driven largely by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues that occurred at a median of just 2,058 miles.
Does the Mercedes-Benz Gle450 have recall problems?: Across the years covered, NHTSA lists 52 total recall campaigns, with 2020 alone accounting for 32 of them, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
What is the most common problem area for the Gle450?: Engine issues lead with 40 complaints (41% share), followed closely by Electrical System issues with 38 complaints (39% share).