Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 (2017–2019).

Complaints
9
Recalls
7
Model years
3
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2017201892019
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 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.

Every Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 GLE 40090004Electrical System
2018 GLE 40000003—
2017 GLE 40000002—

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2023
Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 recalls

  • Recall 22V955000Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    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 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 21V072000Feb 12, 202167 vehiclesModel years 2019

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

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    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 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 16V759000Oct 20, 20162,215 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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