2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 4th worst out of 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 14 complaints, 11 recall campaigns, and 1 crash, with Engine problems making up 50% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #4 of 7 Gle450 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 14
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine7 (50%)
- Electrical System3 (21%)
- Other3 (21%)
- Fuel System2 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (14%)
- Brakes1 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls or loses power at highway speeds, sometimes preceded by a 48-volt system malfunction warning light.
- Vehicle enters what feels like a limp mode after warning lights for coolant or overheating appear, then restarts and runs normally.
- Loss of power steering and braking assistance accompanies stalling events after warning lights illuminate.
- Rear tires wear unevenly or go bald well before front tires, in one case traced to a wheel alignment issue found by the dealer.
- Fuel pump recall parts were reported as unavailable for an extended period, leaving the recall unresolved.
- Accelerator pedal fails to produce full power, limiting the vehicle to reduced speed and making highway driving difficult.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V724000Sep 27, 2024Electrical System10,655 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.
- 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 24V118000Feb 16, 2024Transmission & Powertrain105,071 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 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.
2022 compared with other Gle450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among 7 model years of the Gle450. Engine problems account for half of its 14 complaints.
- What are the main problems with the 2022 Gle450?
- Owners most often reported Engine issues (7 complaints, 50% share), including stalling and power loss at highway speed, at a median mileage of 8,600. Electrical System, Fuel System, and Suspension/Wheels/Tires complaints followed.
- Does the 2022 Gle450 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 Gle450, covering areas including Electrical System, Fuel System, Transmission & Powertrain, Structure & Body, and Steering. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Gle450 compare to other model years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 50 is worse than 2021 (33) and 2023 (17, rated Best), but better than 2016 (83), 2020 (67), and 2024 (100), both rated Avoid.
- Should I avoid the 2022 Gle450?
- It carries a Caution verdict relative to other Gle450 years, not an Avoid rating. Buyers should note the Engine-related complaints and the 11 recall campaigns tied to this year.