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2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 24 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 42, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 18 to 22 mpg combined. The best Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 24 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year. 2023 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.
Recalls 3
- electrical 2024
A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
- transmission & drivetrain 2024
The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle 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 319 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Complaint Seats cannot be adjusted Seats cannot be folded Seats in the 2nd seat row cannot be…
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–4400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.4× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 42; 100 is average). The best Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (25%), automatic emergency braking (25%) and engine (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
3 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE get?
18 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 25% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $4400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz M/GLE year is better than the 2023?
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