Mercedes-Benz GLE550E problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLE550E (2016–2017).

Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Model years
2
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201632017
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLE550E 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 GLE550E model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 GLE550E32005Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2016 GLE550E00005—

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE550E problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Mercedes-Benz GLE550E recalls

  • Recall 22V955000Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

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

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

    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 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2016

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

  • Recall 17V828000Dec 18, 201764 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: Applying incorrectly sized tires to the vehicle will affect the speedometer reading, which can increase 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 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

    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.

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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