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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic problems
Owners filed 6 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic with NHTSA between Feb 2026 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (3).
Complaints
6
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system3
- Engine2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Lane departure1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Structure1
- Other / unknown1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 13, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
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Electrical system
3 reports
“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road until the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the accelerator pedal wiring harness and loosened pin segments were replaced; however, the failure recurred three days later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where unknown repairs were performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the manufacturer partially covered the second repair. The failure mileage was approximately 86,882.”
Engine
2 reports
“On July 7, 2026, my 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 experienced a serious engine malfunction. After stopping at a traffic light, the engine began shaking violently and idling roughly. When the traffic light turned green, the vehicle accelerated extremely slowly and had very little power, making it difficult to clear the intersection. The engine continued running roughly, and I was concerned the vehicle could stall in active traffic. At the same time, the ECO start/stop system automatically disabled itself and displayed "OFF" in white on the instrument cluster. Because the vehicle appeared unsafe to drive, I had the vehicle towed to Mercedes-Benz of San Jose on July 8, 2026. The dealer confirmed the rough-running engine condition and advised that the cylinder head ("engine top") must be replaced. This incident occurred after three repair attempts for recurring engine-related check engine light faults within approximately six months: 1.January 23–28, 2026: Check engine light illuminated. Dealer diagnosed fault in motor electronics for code P240200 (Actuation of the pump in the diagnostic module of the evaporative emission control system has a short circuit to…”
Vehicle speed control
1 report
“while driving, vehicle issued alerts for inoperative active brake assist, inoperative distance control, inoperative blind spot assist, and inoperative active stop and go assist. with all those alerts it was very concerning and I felt apprehensive to operate the vehicle further, as it may crash. Mercedes Benz dealer technician confirmed that the Distronic and Cruise control unit was defective/faulty.”
Forward collision avoidance
1 report
Lane departure
1 report
Fuel/propulsion system
1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 13, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.