AI DamageMercedes-Benz Gle63s: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz Gle63s across 2 model years: 2 owner complaints and 112 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 50% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 64.
- Structure: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
- Suspension: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 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 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I tried to open the sunroof and it appeared that something was broken or out of alignment and it wouldn't open. I brought it to the dealership. I was told the track had broken off.
While driving 45 mph, the check engine coolant indicator illuminated. Big island honda kona (75-5608 kuakini highway, kailua-kona, [ZIP], [phone]) repaired the engine coolant sensor, but the failure recurred.
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.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same…
- Complaint 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering…
- Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD…
- Complaint The customer requests deactivation of the N112/9 HERMES communication module Note
- Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance
- Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note
- Complaint 1
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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 2026-11-05.