2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2024 mercedes-benz gle 450. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle came to a sudden stop while approaching a puddle of water. the contact was thrown forward. there was an unknown warning light illuminated. the air bags did not deploy. the contact confirmed th.

6 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

4 complaints

29%

• The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle came to a sudden stop while approaching a puddle of water. The contact was thrown forward. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact confirmed th
• The Mercedes GLE450 was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, the driver entered the intersection. The automatic braking system engaged without reason (there was open road ahead), bringing the car to a sudden standstill. The driver accelerated again, but this time the car went back
• Around 4pm 2/26/2026 my wife was driving southbound on I-65 around Middle River Bridge just north of Mobile AL. We were in the right lane when the car began to hydroplane; she immediately took her foot off of the accelerator and did not apply breaks. I was in the back seat due to a previous day su

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle came to a sudden stop while approaching a puddle of water. The contact was thrown forward. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact confirmed th”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

14%

• Every time I apply the brake pedal, it pops, like it’s going to either brake off or it’s loose somewhere. Every single time.
• The Mercedes GLE450 was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, the driver entered the intersection. The automatic braking system engaged without reason (there was open road ahead), bringing the car to a sudden standstill. The driver accelerated again, but this time the car went back

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Every time I apply the brake pedal, it pops, like it’s going to either brake off or it’s loose somewhere. Every single time.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

14%

• On [XXX] the power lock system in my Mercedes auto locked itself with my key and phone inside the vehicle on a hot day with a baby secured in a rear car seat. I did not lock the vehicle or touch the door handle lock. This vehicle is designed to never lock with a key inside. Obviously, this was a lif
• 12 V battery completely drained while in operation resulting in me being stranded and requiring the vehicle to be towed.

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

“On [XXX] the power lock system in my Mercedes auto locked itself with my key and phone inside the vehicle on a hot day with a baby secured in a rear car seat. I did not lock the vehicle or touch the door handle lock. This vehicle is designed to never lock with a key inside. Obviously, this was a lif”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

14%

• The panel between the windshield and the sunroof shattered with cracks going the full width of the roof at the top and bottom of the glass panel.
• I manually opened the power lift gate of my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. While loading items into the rear of the SUV, the power lift gate closed autonomously and without warning, striking me on the right side of my face and neck. No hands-free gesture was made. Key fob was secured in my purse (in

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

“The panel between the windshield and the sunroof shattered with cracks going the full width of the roof at the top and bottom of the glass panel.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

• The throttle pedal assembly is supposed to be bolted to the floor. Two studs are sticking up from the floor and the throttle pedal assembly fits over the two 6 mm studs. Two nuts might have been installed at the factory, but now they are no where to be found. The whole throttle pedal assembly is

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

“The throttle pedal assembly is supposed to be bolted to the floor. Two studs are sticking up from the floor and the throttle pedal assembly fits over the two 6 mm studs. Two nuts might have been installed at the factory, but now they are no where to be found. The whole throttle pedal assembly is ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle came to a sudden stop while approaching a puddle of water. The contact was thrown forward. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact confirmed th
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: Every time I apply the brake pedal, it pops, like it’s going to either brake off or it’s loose somewhere. Every single time.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: On [XXX] the power lock system in my Mercedes auto locked itself with my key and phone inside the vehicle on a hot day with a baby secured in a rear car seat. I did not lock the vehicle or touch the door handle lock. This vehicle is designed to never lock with a key inside. Obviously, this was a lif
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: The panel between the windshield and the sunroof shattered with cracks going the full width of the roof at the top and bottom of the glass panel.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)