Mercedes-Benz GLE450 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 (2016–2017). The 2016 GLE450 has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
16
Recalls
11
Model years
2
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

1620162017
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLE450 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 GLE450 years to buy

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

  1. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 — 16 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2017 (0 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz GLE450 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 GLE45000001—
2016 GLE4501640211Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE450 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GLE450 recalls

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2016

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

  • Recall 22V955000Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehiclesModel years 2016

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

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2016

    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 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V272000Apr 27, 20189,725 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V081000Feb 8, 201737 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • 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.

  • Recall 16V602000Aug 15, 20162 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.

  • Recall 16V442000Jun 16, 2016423 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V440000Jun 15, 20165,826 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V709000Oct 27, 201552 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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