The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz M/GLE
2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE.
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE is about average by owner complaints: 27 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 90, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about seats, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 14 to 21 mpg combined. The best Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 109 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 35K to 95K miles on the car (89 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- seats complaints mostly came at 34K–98K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 38K–96K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 42K–67K miles
Recalls 2
- brakes 2024
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
- brakes 2022
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mercedes-Benz told dealers about
Mercedes-Benz sent dealers 105 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Install support for intake manifold switchover flap (m156 engine)
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit
- Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSeat back warmer overheats/burns2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $4500–5700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Car continues to stall unexpectedly. Car restarts after this but continues to stall at random times.
2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE owner · NHTSA complaint 10231845
More owner reports
Car stalls unexpectedly at low speeds without any warning. There is no computer record that the dealer can find on the car to confirm any failure but this has happened repeatedly with different drivers.
NHTSA complaint 10231843
Car stalled again unexpectedly without warning. Dealer once again cannot find any fault with car.
NHTSA complaint 10231844
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 90; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seats (41%), engine (19%) and transmission & drivetrain (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
2 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE get?
14 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 35,000 and 95,000 miles. The middle report was at 60,000 miles, from 89 complaints.
Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE cost in fuel a year?
About $4500 to $5700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works