When the engine is shut off while the transmission is still in drive, the transmission is automatically shifted into neutral, not park. As a result, the passenger attempting to exit the vehicle could not do so because the vehicle was rolling...very unsafe, especially if children were greeting the vehicle.
The worst 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle problems
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- Transmission1
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- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle 86
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- G-Class Facelift 2018: Fault message "ABS, ESP inoperative, see operator's manual"
- Update software of AIR BODY CONTROL (ABC) control unit
- Outside mirror folding out/in nonfunctional
- MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers
- Seat kinetics for front passenger seat not available on vehicles without SA code 275
- MBUX multimedia system: High-frequency interference noise from speakers
- Vehicle is temporarily unable to be locked or unlocked using Keyless-Go
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- MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise emitted from speakers
- Seats cannot be adjusted because of low battery voltage
What 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle owners say
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Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle, close to a typical Gle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle have?
No recalls on record.
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