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Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 since 2016, and 13 recalls have been issued. The 2019 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and lights problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
13
Worst year
2019
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2016-2019

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201620172019

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Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Tires
    1

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2019-9Electrical40
2017-1Electrical50
2016-6Steering71

Recalls 13

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Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLE 400?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400?

Transmission, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and steering (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have?

13 recalls between 2016 and 2019. The 2016 model year has the most, with 7.

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