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2021 Mercedes-benz Gle-class Hybrid
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
82 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 25, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (41% of complaints, typically reported near 46k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#269 of 498Among the 2021 models with a matured record, the 2021 Mercedes-benz Gle-class Hybrid ranks #269, scoring higher than 43% of them. See the 2021 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class SUV RWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 17%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2021 Mercedes-benz Gle-class Hybrid, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Transmission & drivetrain (8) · Driver assistance (6) · Visibility & wipers (6) · Fuel system (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint. Treat them as a rough guide.
Engine
41%34 complaints · typically near 46k mi · 17 in the last 2 years
“This is regarding a 2021 gle 350. The car was parked overnight and in the morning was unable to start or crank . I had to tow the vehicle to the service center that ha…”
Electrical system
35%29 complaints · typically near 6k mi · 8 in the last 2 years
“Not sure vehicle was parked and caught on fire from the drivers side completely burning”
Transmission & drivetrain
10%8 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“According to the dealer, there are fault codes in the system for Transmission control unit failing. Thats what caused the vehicle to go into "limp" mode... That needs …”
Driver assistance
7%6 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“Currently unavailable camera view restricted” The message went away but I’ve noticed it appearing more often”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Mercedes-benz before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 46k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 6k miles). Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2021 Mercedes-benz GLE-CLASS HYBRID beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.