2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
17/100
#6 most-complained of 7 Gle450 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 ranks 6th out of 7 model years with a complaint index of 17 and a "Best" verdict. It has 7 complaints, 4 recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 25 hwy
Top 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (57%)
- Engine3 (43%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Fuel System1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
What owners report
- Transmission unexpectedly shifts into neutral while driving, sometimes requiring the driver to pull over and restart the vehicle.
- Vehicle stalls at various speeds, with drivers able to coast to the side of the road and restart the engine.
- Owners report 48V and 12V battery malfunction warnings that leave the vehicle without power and needing a tow.
- Coolant temperature warnings appear alongside battery alerts, followed by the car shutting down mid-drive.
- Acceleration is delayed for several seconds after pressing the pedal, with the engine revving before the transmission engages.
2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 recalls
4 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 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.
- NHTSA 23V880000Dec 21, 2023Fuel System79,676 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 25 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.
2023 compared with other Gle450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 17 for the 2023 Gle450, the second-lowest among the 7 model years with data, and it carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Gle450 years.
- How many complaints and recalls does the 2023 Gle450 have?
- NHTSA has recorded 7 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2023 Gle450, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Gle450?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 57% of complaints (4 of 7), followed by Engine issues at 43% (3 of 7).
- Does the 2023 Gle450 have a transmission recall?
- Yes. Recall 24V118000 covers 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles where the transmission may not fully downshift, causing the engine to stall; dealers update the transmission control unit software.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Gle450?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Gle450 at 22 mpg combined (20 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.