2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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  TRANSMISSION: AFTER STOPPING, WHEN THE CAR TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE MODE. IF THE DRIVER PRESSES THE KEYLESS IGNITION BUTTON TO OFF, THE CAR TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO NEUTRAL MODE. THIS CAUSES ROLLOVER RISK. IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SEE THAT THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR CAN ROLL AND CAUSE COLLISION AND RISK TO PEOP

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  OTHER: THE REAR COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM HAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE SOUND ADJUSTED BY TECHNICIAN TO 100% IS BARELY AUDIBLE BY THE DRIVER, AND TYPICALLY AT OR AFTER IMPACT. IT IS ALSO NOT LINKED TO THE CAR DASH SOUND SYSTEM, SO THE RADIIO DOES NOT SHUT OFF ITS VOLUME. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE AUDIBLE ALARM IS IN

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  VISIBILITY: THE LEFT SIDE EXTERIOR MIRRORS DO NOT PIVOT OUT FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SEE THE BLIND SPOT BESIDE THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE IF THE DRIVER HAS HIS SEAT MOVED IN THE REAR-MOST POSITIONS. THIS HAS CAUSE SEVERAL NEAR-HIT SITUATIONS WITH ME WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. EVEN THOUGH A VEHIC

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF EL DORADO HILLS (1000 MERCEDES LN, EL DORADO HILLS, CA (888) 773

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)