Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (2016–2019). The 2019 AMG GLE43 has the most serious complaints, most often about body & structure.

Complaints
36
Recalls
13
Model years
4
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 — 22 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Body & Structure

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2016 (0 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 AMG GLE43221125Body & Structure
2018 AMG GLE4392117Electrical System
2017 AMG GLE4351008Body & Structure
2016 AMG GLE4300003—

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 recalls

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V955000Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V123000Feb 26, 20212,529 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 18V539000Aug 16, 20189,044 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V512000Aug 3, 20184 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the front cover and/or rear fixed glass are not properly adhered, they may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V816000Dec 18, 20178,700 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V506000Aug 14, 201712,322 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V241000Apr 11, 201758,323 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V077000Feb 8, 20175,882 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V903000Dec 15, 201647,799 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology