Mercedes Benz GLE 450 vs Dodge RAM VAN
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz GLE 450 | Dodge RAM VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 122 | 304 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2024 | 1989–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 34 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 26 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.4% | 27.6% |
Mercedes Benz GLE 450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
29
23.8%
Engine & Cooling
26
21.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
9.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
4.1%
Brakes
3
2.5%
Dodge RAM VAN by year
What breaks
Electrical System
40
13.2%
Brakes
37
12.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
9.2%
Body & Structure
27
8.9%
Steering
25
8.2%
Suspension
23
7.6%
Engine & Cooling
21
6.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18
5.9%