2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 7 Gle450 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 ranks worst of 7 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 4 recalls. NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries, with Collision Avoidance & Cameras as the top problem area (30% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
Top 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (30%)
- Brakes2 (20%)
- Electrical System2 (20%)
- Structure & Body2 (20%)
- Engine1 (10%)
- Fuel System1 (10%)
- Lane Departure1 (10%)
- Steering1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking activates without any obstacle present, sometimes bringing the vehicle to a sudden stop in traffic.
- Forward Collision system triggers a sudden stop near wet pavement even with no object detected, throwing the driver forward.
- Cruise control reportedly changes the set speed on its own, causing the vehicle to decelerate sharply from highway speed.
- Brake pedal produces a popping sound or sensation on every application, raising concern about a loose component.
- Power liftgate closes on its own without a hands-free gesture or key fob activation, striking a person nearby.
- Throttle pedal assembly detaches from its floor mounting studs because retaining nuts are missing, leaving it unstable.
2024 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 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 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.
2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 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.
2024 compared with other Gle450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 GLE450 ranks worst among the 7 model years with data, with a complaint index of 100 and an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other GLE450 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 GLE450?
- NHTSA data shows Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead with 3 complaints (30% share) and 2 crashes, followed by Brakes, Electrical System, and Structure & Body, each with 2 complaints.
- Does the 2024 GLE450 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering the electrical system 48-Volt ground connection, an accelerator pedal module bracket, a fuel pump replacement, and high-pressure fuel pump screws.
- How does the 2024 GLE450 compare to other GLE450 years?
- The 2024 GLE450 has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2016 (83), 2020 (67), 2022 (50), 2021 (33), and 2023 (17), making it the worst-ranked year in the dataset.
- At what mileage do 2024 GLE450 problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints for the 2024 GLE450 is 1,779 miles, with Collision Avoidance issues reported at a median of 2,058 miles and Engine issues at 1,500 miles.