repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Back over prevention
1Tires
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
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.
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repaired · 2019 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Latches/locks/linkages
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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other AMG GLE43 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG GLE43 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, and the recalls they led to.
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What AMG GLE43 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went blank. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
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