repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-955 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Exterior lighting
3Tires
3Structure
3Fuel system, diesel
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
138 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…
repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Communication
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying…
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repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. If the front cover and/or rear fixed glass are not properly adhered, they may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other GLE 350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GLE 350 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE 350 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Cannot shift the gear from P to any other positions, and unable to move the car. The issue has been existing from mid 2022, three years ago.
After fully stop with pressing brake pedal, try to shift the gear from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) but cannot shift the automatic gear position from D to R (reverse) gear. In order to shift to R gear position, I needed to shutdown and restart the engine. This has been clearly recurrent since 3 years…
After 60,000 miles the seal of the the cylinder head cover starts to leak. It takes around $1800 to fix and the reseal. The material use to release is way better and lasts longer compared to what car comes with. This I found out from the Mercedes Benz service department. Due to this leak the car…
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