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Used 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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willi, 08/16/2020
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 400 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Best car i ever drove.

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2 out of 5 stars

2018 GLE400 4-Matic SUV

Teemo, 09/08/2022
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 43 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

First of all, my 2018 GLE400 4Matic is not available in the model list so I selected the 43 4Matic. Vehicle is subject to freezing of the positive crankcase ventilation system causing total loss of engine oil. Only warning is "Check engine oil at next fill-up". Happens when driving over 2 hours at OAT of -20°C or colder. Dealer has no fix, and told me my GLE400 was the only one they have ever heard of with this problem. They gave me another one. Same problem. No fix. Mercedes-Benz, the best or nothing. I got nothing! Windshield wipers are useless for cleaning mud or bugs. Water is sprayed along the wiper blade on its upward stroke, not the windshield. Wiper blades simply throw the water off at the top of the stroke. Windshield and front side windows defrost very poor. Requires full fan speed in most conditions. Not good handling on winter roads - WITH very expensive winter tires. Traction control can get very aggressive. GPS shows correct distances (in km), but does not show correct driving times. Not even close. Destination at 1,100 km shows driving time of over 19 hours. Driving speed limit gives about 11.5 hours. The dealer has not been able to fix it. We compared my GPS readouts with 2019 models in the showroom and they were okay. No fix for my GPS.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever!

Ritadee, 03/14/2023
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love, love, love this model!! I leased the GLE350 after having leased the Glk300 and the ML350. The GLE replaced the ML with a slightly bigger body style. After my 3-yr lease was up and with only 6,000 miles on the car, I decided to buy out the car. It was such a good move as I really love everything about this Model. It is a full size SUV, very roomy in front and back with ample cargo space, yet it drives like a sedan… smooth and relaxing. I love my color combo also… White exterior with a beautiful saddle color leather interior!! I get so many compliments on this car!! Highly recommend it and will purchase it again when the time is right.

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4 out of 5 stars

Awesome Vehicle!!

Kevin, 08/09/2020
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 43 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle used with less than 25k. 2018 GLE AMG 43. Extremely pleased with the vehicle. Only problem was with the Mercedes Me app. But it took one trip to the dealer and it was better. But it still isn’t 100 percent.

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3 out of 5 stars

Worst Car I Owned

Lolita Stewart, 07/02/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
14 of 62 people found this review helpful

This is the worst car I drove in 40 years. At first, when I drove it with the dealer sales rep, I was impressed of the technology, i.e., navigation, Attention Assist, Lane Assist, etc. Perhaps, the salesman was very convincing that I did not pay attention to other important factors I have to consider before closing the deal. It was too late for me to realize that the car I got did not have a spare tire, but instead a run-flat tire. The run-flat tire is a small tire compared to a spare tire. This means that if I got a flat tire and used the run-flat tire, I cannot drive normally as the tires will not be balanced and I will be prone to accident if I travel for a long distance. And in case I got accident because of this run-flat tire, I will file a lawsuit for a manufacturer's defects. This GLE 350 was manufactured without taking into consideration that a car should always be DRIVEN WITH ALL FOUR TIRES OF SAME SIZE AT ALL TIMES.

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