Acura MDX vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 350: reliability compared
From 2016 to 2024, owners filed an average of 185 complaints per model year about the Acura MDX and 39 about the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Side by side
| Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2016-2024 | 2016-2024 |
| Owner complaints | 1,476 | 354 |
| Complaints per model year | 185 | 39 |
| Recalls | 16 | 51 |
| Years to avoid | 2016 | None stand out |
| Best years | None stand out | 201820212022 |
| Most common problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crash rating | 5 2024 | No data |
| Fuel economy | 19-22 mpg combined (2024) | 23-24 mpg combined (2024) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| MDX | GLE 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 523 | 82 |
| Transmission | 342 | 28 |
| Electrical | 236 | 64 |
| Driver assistance | 192 | 36 |
| Fuel system | 174 | 46 |
| Brakes | 106 | 29 |
Questions about the Acura MDX vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
Which is more reliable, the Acura MDX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?
Between 2016 and 2024, the Acura MDX has 1 year to avoid and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 0. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 drew fewer complaints per model year (39 vs 185), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Acura MDX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?
From 2016 to 2024, the Acura MDX was covered by 16 recalls and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 by 51.
What years of the Acura MDX and Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 should you avoid?
Acura MDX: 2016. Mercedes-Benz GLE 350: no year stands out.
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