Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 engine problems
19 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
235 owner complaints analyzed
41 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 74 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
19 of 235 complaints match this topic (8.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11510855 · 2023-03-08 (March 8, 2023)
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that water had intruded into the connector and the fuel pump control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, after the vehicle was retrieved, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then stated that u…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11510855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11685152 · 2025-09-04 (September 4, 2025)
The fuel pump has been failing and shutting off and has been hesitant when taking off. It can leave you stranded in the middle of the road or if you turn left in front of people the car may stall and can cause a crash. Yes and independent dealer and the dealer both know it’s a problem. I took the vehicle into a Mercedes dealer and the fuel pump had a recall on it and the dealer refused to replace it although I had a engine code that they could pull up referring them to the fuel pump and the fuel pump not priming as it should in every start up…
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Owner report 11317320 · 2020-03-10 (March 10, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO GEARS, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PRINCETON LOCATED AT (2910 IS-1, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648), WHERE IT WAS DIAG…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11317320 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11624078 · 2024-11-07 (November 7, 2024)
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that on several occasions while the ON/OFF system was activated, while making left and right turns and then stopped the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was shifted into park(P) and restarted after each failure. The vehicle was idling and the engine sputtered and ran rough. Additionally, the contact stated that while idling, the vehicle shuddered and ran rough on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust valve seats needed to be repla…
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Owner report 11674209 · 2025-07-17 (July 17, 2025)
My car shook while idling the last two weeks of June 2025. It felt like it was going to shut off at light/stop sign which it did on two occasions. On July 2, 2025, it stalled abruptly during a drive after which I took it to Mercedes for service. I never received a warning signal or fault message even after it stalled. Mercedes service indicated the engine cylinder head valves were burnt and not sealing properly - estimated cost of repair $10,023.00. I am the original owner of the car, had routine maintenance and only had it performed at Me…
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