2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 32 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE, or 4.2 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #4 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Mercedes-Benz models its rate is 59% lower; against other Luxury SUVs it is 72% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2019-12-01 and 2026-06-15. Median delay from incident to filing: 3 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2018) drew 6.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2020) drew 18.4 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2019 model collected 4 complaints, 95% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Body & structure (31.2% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (12.5%) and Interior & equipment (12.5%). Body & structure complaints are 3.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Body & structure reports, owners most often mention “adhesive”, “panel windshield”, “sunroof”, “roof panel” and “glass panel”. 3 reports (9.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 57 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was after five years (47% of incidents). 4 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.1
- vs. other Mercedes-Benz models0.41
- vs. other 2019 models0.09
- vs. other Luxury SUVs0.28
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (4)0.05
- #4 of 76 · 2019Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Body & structure · Common terms in reports
- adhesive4
- panel windshield3
- sunroof6
- roof panel3
- glass panel3
- detached4
Problem areas: Engine · Electrical · Body & structure · Interior & equipment
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 2
- Fires reported: 1
- Injuries: 2
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 57 months
What owners report
Car caught fire in the engine compartment and was extinguished by the fire department
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH when the contact struck a pothole the contact felt the vehicle jumps and moves side to side without any warning.
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the roof.
The P06DA00 code in Mercedes-Benz vehicles is a common issue involving the oil pump solenoid, often caused by a faulty wiring harness.
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2019 · Luxury SUVs
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lexus RX | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 32 | 4.2 | 0.1 |
| 2019 Audi Q5 | 50 | 6.5 | 0.15 |
| 2019 Audi Q7 | 61 | 7.9 | 0.19 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 68 | 8.9 | 0.21 |
| 2019 BMW X3 | 167 | 21.8 | 0.52 |
| 2019 BMW X5 | 183 | 23.8 | 0.57 |
| 2019 Acura MDX | 193 | 25.1 | 0.6 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE?
32 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE, or about 4.2 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The most common category is Body & structure, accounting for 31.2% of complaints.
Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE still generating complaints?
4 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 32 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE, or 4.2 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #4 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Mercedes-Benz models its rate is 59% lower; against other Luxury SUVs it is 72% lower.