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2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle is electrical system. It has 4.0 times the complaints of a typical Gle model year.

Typical year4.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
83
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle 83

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 64,537 miles · GA

I purchased my 2016 mercedes benz gle 350 late september 2019. Since I have owned the vehicle I have had issues with water getting in through the lift gate. On saturday jan 4 this water entry through trunk caused my mercedes benz to stall while driving. Fortunately I was on a safe roadway with ample space between other drives and an accident did not occur. After towing it home I had the car diagnosed by my local mercedes benz specialist. The computer had the following stored diagnostic codes. P053f94 stored the fuel pressure during a cold start is implausible. There exists an unexpected instruction. P062800 current the output for the fuel pump has a short circuit to the ground. U010987 current and stored communication with the fuel pump module is faulty. The message is lost. These diagnostic codes LED to technical service bulletin water entry through trunk reference number(s) li88.50-p-069683 version 1 date of issue: april 12, 2019 function group 88.50 trunk lid complaint trunk seal is loose, vehicle will not start, or check engine light
 cause possible improper fit of trunk seal or water entry to the fuel pump unit remedy please open a ptss case. Do not modify in anyway.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Lights · 30,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle. While driving various speeds, the headlights were very dim and it was difficult for the contact to see the road while driving. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of hagerstown (1955 dual hwy, hagerstown, md 21740, (301) 733-2301) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. *tt

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Engine · TN

2016 mercedes benz gle. Consumer writes in regards to engine shutting off while driving. *ld the consumer stated the control module was replaced.

Filed Sep 10, 2017 · 17,000 miles · CA

Defective jack - the car was stationary on the shoulder of an interstate in order to fix a flat tire. The jack prong was inserted as designed into the hole under the car and the car was raised to remove the tire. Upon raising, the prong deformed and resulted in the collapse of the car. The resulting deformity rendered the jack inoperative and almost resulted in severe injury. The consumer stated mercedes roadside assistance was not appropriately responsive while the stranded on the shoulder of the highway.

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Questions about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle, 4.0 times a typical Gle model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle have?

No recalls on record.

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