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Mercedes-Benz GLE550E years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLE550E since 2016, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2017 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by acceleration and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
8
Worst year
2017
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2016-2018

Mercedes-Benz GLE550E years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLE550E stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz GLE550E years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz GLE550E complaints by model year

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

201620172018

How we calculate this

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Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE550E problems

All model years combined.

  • Acceleration
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Steering
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Body
    1

Mercedes-Benz GLE550E problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2018-3Acceleration21
2017-3Acceleration52
2016-1Body50

Recalls 8

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Mercedes-Benz GLE550E 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 GLE550E

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE550E should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLE550E has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLE550E?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLE550E?

Acceleration, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE550E have?

8 recalls between 2016 and 2018. The 2017 model year has the most, with 5.

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