2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2022 mercedes-benz gle350. the contact stated while his wife was driving 70 mph, the engine overheated. the contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a cooling system failure. additionall.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

10 complaints

22%

• The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while his wife was driving 70 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a cooling system failure. Additionall
• I am writing to report a problem with my 2022 Mercedes GLE 350 4Matic. A metallic ticking noise originates from the engine compartment during acceleration, with the noise diminishing as speed increases. This effect creates a deceptive sense that the issue disappears at higher speeds, potentially enc
• The engine stalls for no reason. The transmission does not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while his wife was driving 70 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a cooling system failure. Additionall”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

8 complaints

17%

• The vehicles sunroof is starting to separate from the vehicle were it closes. Glass is sticking up and the front of the car where the glass starts is cracking all the way across. The safety is that the glass can implode and cause damage to me (driver) or passenger, piece could fly off into traffic
• As I was Driving on and heard loud popping sound above me, when pulled over and investigate saw that the glass between the windshield and Panasonic roof had spontaneously cracked all the way across ( they were no othervehicles within the distance for it to an outside object hitting it). Plus I sa
• While driving on the HWY the vehicle started to loose acceleration and make some strange noises. When I tried to give it gas I heard a loud pop and smoke starting coming out of the hood of the car and the exhaust.The car shut off in the middle of the hwy. With the moment left I got the car over 3 l

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The vehicles sunroof is starting to separate from the vehicle were it closes. Glass is sticking up and the front of the car where the glass starts is cracking all the way across. The safety is that the glass can implode and cause damage to me (driver) or passenger, piece could fly off into traffic”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

7 complaints

15%

• The engine stalls for no reason. The transmission does not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
• The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V88000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall
• The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The engine stalls for no reason. The transmission does not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

11%

• The car give incorrect proximity beeps which could distract the driver. One day I was standing in the middle lane on the red light and the proximity sensors started beeping for no reason. It startled me and could have lead to distraction and possible accidents.
• The car give incorrect proximity beeps which could distract the driver. One day I was standing in the middle lane on the red light and the proximity sensors started beeping for no reason. It startled me and could have lead to distraction and possible accidents.
• The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH with cruise control and Lane Keep Assist activated, the vehicle independently slowed and decelerated to 45 MPH. The contact also stated that while making a right, the vehicle was jerking to th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The car give incorrect proximity beeps which could distract the driver. One day I was standing in the middle lane on the red light and the proximity sensors started beeping for no reason. It startled me and could have lead to distraction and possible accidents.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

3 complaints

• The contact's wife owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the sunroof shattered without impact. The contact immediately pulled over and inspected the vehicle. Despite the failure, the contact drove the vehicle back to his home. Both the dealer and the manufacturer
• The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving in a rainstorm, the front windshield wipers would not properly clear the windshield, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the wiper arms and wiper blades, but
• While driving at 65 mph on Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) at approximately 5:30 PM EST, the panoramic sliding sunroof panel (Mercedes-Benz part #167-780-20-00) spontaneously shattered without any impact or warning. Conditions were partly cloudy. No vehicles, debris, or construction were nearby. A loud

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact's wife owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the sunroof shattered without impact. The contact immediately pulled over and inspected the vehicle. Despite the failure, the contact drove the vehicle back to his home. Both the dealer and the manufacturer”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 46 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while his wife was driving 70 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a cooling system failure. Additionall
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The vehicles sunroof is starting to separate from the vehicle were it closes. Glass is sticking up and the front of the car where the glass starts is cracking all the way across. The safety is that the glass can implode and cause damage to me (driver) or passenger, piece could fly off into traffic
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: The engine stalls for no reason. The transmission does not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The car give incorrect proximity beeps which could distract the driver. One day I was standing in the middle lane on the red light and the proximity sensors started beeping for no reason. It startled me and could have lead to distraction and possible accidents.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)