repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 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 August 28, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
5Structure
5Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Forward collision avoidance
2Back over prevention
2Vehicle speed control
43 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| 3 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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 · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2019 Q4
Suspension: front
Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Control arm: upper arm
Risk. The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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
2016 vs. every other GLE 450 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 GLE 450 median. How we score
'16'17'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, and the recalls they led to.
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What GLE 450 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS REVERSING THE VEHICLE AND IT STOPPED AND SHFTED INTO DRIVE AT A HIGH SPEED UNITL IT STOPPED AFTER HITTING FENCE AND TILTED ON ITS SIDE
While parking and putting my car in park. Hello, my car needs a recall. August 31, 2024 While parking and putting the car in park. my car shifted into Neutral and lunged forward causing me to hit a sign and maneuver away from a wall. My car is dangerous. Please help!! My car lunged forward and i…
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…
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