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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63s, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63s has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63s 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.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2019 Q4

Suspension: front

Recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles · 9,138 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 17V-655 · Oct 17, 2017 · 3,620 vehicles · 2,870 repaired

Risk. If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2018 Q4

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 17V-241 · Apr 11, 2017 · 58,323 vehicles · 50,477 repaired

Risk. If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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89%repaired · 2018 Q2

Air bags: frontal

Recall 16V-903 · Dec 15, 2016 · 47,799 vehicles · 42,458 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 GLE63s 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 GLE63s median. How we score

'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GLE63s owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE63W4S. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES AFTER BEING PURCHASED IN APRIL OF 2016. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. BIG ISLAND HONDA KONA…
Complaint 11145037 · Nov 2, 2018 · 50 miles

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