AI DamageMercedes-Benz GLE: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz GLE across 5 model years: 8 owner complaints and 6 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 25% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 13% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 13% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 13% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Structure: 2 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Equipment: 1 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 1 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2020–2023
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2016–2019
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2016–2018
- 5.5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2016–2019
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2024–2027
- 2 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2025
- 2.1 L · diesel · turbo · 4 cyl 2016
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl 2016
- 3 L · hybrid · 6 cyl 2021–2023
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2020–2027
- 3 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2016–2018
- 4 L · hybrid · turbo · 8 cyl 2020–2026
- automatic, 7-speed 2016–2019
- automatic, 9-speed 2016–2027
Drive: 4WD, AWD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
During a routine drive, the vehicle swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The vehicle driver assist functions over-corrected, causing vehicle to end up off road.
Sunroof part behind the windshield came off due to the bond adhesive deteriorating and cause part coming off and causing road hazard
This feature can be turned on or off by using the infotainment system. On this trip to kansas I had this sign recognition feature turned off. The problem is that on at least 12 occasions during this 900 mile trip the cruise control would arbitrarily change the set speed from 70 mph to 45 mph applying the brakes to…
On saturday jan 4 this water entry through trunk caused my mercedes benz to stall while driving. Fortunately I was on a safe roadway with ample space between other drives and an accident did not occur. After towing it home I had the car diagnosed by my local mercedes benz specialist.
While driving various speeds, the headlights were very dim and it was difficult for the contact to see the road while driving. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of hagerstown (1955 dual hwy, hagerstown, [ZIP], [phone]) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired.
2016 mercedes benz gle. Consumer writes in regards to engine shutting off while driving. The consumer stated the control module was replaced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Check Left and Right Front Fender Gap Covers
- Apply preservation agent to ground point
- Functional impairment of 48 V on-board electrical system
- MBUX multimedia system
- Replace all suspension struts of front axle and rear axle
- Correct torque of right rear engine cross member threaded connection
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.