2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 has 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle450. after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v440000 (electrical system), the vehicle experinced a failure. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle completely shut off. the contact restarted the vehicle, but the failure.
43
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
8 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V440000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE VEHICLE EXPERINCED A FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE
- • Battery and antitheft device malfunction causing inability to shift out of neutral and can roll of the road. I left car immediate due to the risk of rolling into traffic without control called for help and secured with blocks. Not confirmed yet by dealer....no warning prior to failure....car is secu
- • The passenger side door won't open or lock automatically
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V440000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE VEHICLE EXPERINCED A FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
7 complaints- • ECO START/STOP FEATURE IS UNSAFE. DRIVER COULD MISINTERPRET WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ECO STOP MODE VS OFF IN PARK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START AND LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE DRIVER TAKES THEIR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHEN THEY ASSUME IT IS OFF IN PARK. UNSAFE.
- • CAR STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL LINE WAS FLOODED WITH WATER. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT I LET THE TRUNK OPEN IN THE RAIN, BUT I DID NO SUCH THING. THERE WAS ALSO NO WATER IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS E
- • I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM, THAT OTHER MB MODELS OF THE SAME YEAR AND CLASS ARE EXPERIENCING. SOME OF THE 2016 GLE'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE, BUT MY VEHICLE/VIN HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I RECEIVE THIS ERROR MESSAGE WHEN TURNING A CURVE. M
“ECO START/STOP FEATURE IS UNSAFE. DRIVER COULD MISINTERPRET WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ECO STOP MODE VS OFF IN PARK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START AND LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE DRIVER TAKES THEIR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHEN THEY ASSUME IT IS OFF IN PARK. UNSAFE.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
5 complaints- • MY SUNROOF EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO THE GLASS. THE GLASS FLEW BACK ON ROAD AND THE GLASS REMAINING ON TOO APPEARED BOWED.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 AMG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL WELL LINER PIN/SCREW ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL LINER TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE TIRES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. MERC
- • My 2016 Mercedes GLE 450 AMG was running perfectly but stalled while I was making a left turn onto a major roadway and I was inches from a catastrophic accident. My car was towed to Mercedes Benz dealership and the technician informed me that the trunk seal was not sealing properly causing water to
“MY SUNROOF EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO THE GLASS. THE GLASS FLEW BACK ON ROAD AND THE GLASS REMAINING ON TOO APPEARED BOWED.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
5 complaints- • CAR STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL LINE WAS FLOODED WITH WATER. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT I LET THE TRUNK OPEN IN THE RAIN, BUT I DID NO SUCH THING. THERE WAS ALSO NO WATER IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS E
- • Shifter and speed control car goes into nuetral instead of drive. The car excessively breaks when not necessary. Car stalling and locking steering wheel constant clicking after driving coming from the fuel tank. I use premium gas always the best quality. Problems with the control modules saying tra
- • My 2016 Mercedes GLE 450 AMG was running perfectly but stalled while I was making a left turn onto a major roadway and I was inches from a catastrophic accident. My car was towed to Mercedes Benz dealership and the technician informed me that the trunk seal was not sealing properly causing water to
“CAR STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL LINE WAS FLOODED WITH WATER. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT I LET THE TRUNK OPEN IN THE RAIN, BUT I DID NO SUCH THING. THERE WAS ALSO NO WATER IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS E”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
4 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA
- • I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM, THAT OTHER MB MODELS OF THE SAME YEAR AND CLASS ARE EXPERIENCING. SOME OF THE 2016 GLE'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE, BUT MY VEHICLE/VIN HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I RECEIVE THIS ERROR MESSAGE WHEN TURNING A CURVE. M
- • The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering malfunction warning light was illuminated. The conta
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 43 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V440000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE VEHICLE EXPERINCED A FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: ECO START/STOP FEATURE IS UNSAFE. DRIVER COULD MISINTERPRET WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ECO STOP MODE VS OFF IN PARK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START AND LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE DRIVER TAKES THEIR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHEN THEY ASSUME IT IS OFF IN PARK. UNSAFE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: MY SUNROOF EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO THE GLASS. THE GLASS FLEW BACK ON ROAD AND THE GLASS REMAINING ON TOO APPEARED BOWED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: CAR STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL LINE WAS FLOODED WITH WATER. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT I LET THE TRUNK OPEN IN THE RAIN, BUT I DID NO SUCH THING. THERE WAS ALSO NO WATER IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS E
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz GLE450 — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 10
- Injury reports
- 6
- Segment avg
- 80
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