Mercedes Benz GLE350 vs BMW 550I
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 GLE350 | BMW 550I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 156 | 386 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2017 | 2006–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 31 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.9% | 13% |
Mercedes Benz GLE350 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
27
17.3%
Other & Unspecified
25
16.0%
Electrical System
20
12.8%
Steering
15
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
12
7.7%
Lights
11
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
5.8%
Brakes
8
5.1%
BMW 550I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
79
20.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
44
11.4%
Electrical System
43
11.1%
Airbags
36
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
34
8.8%
Tires
30
7.8%
Wheels
21
5.4%
Lights
18
4.7%