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Mercedes-Benz GLE450

2016–2016 only

42 classified complaints 11 recalls

2016–2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 models have 42 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 5,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLE450 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2016 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 11 complaints

Median onset: 5,000 miles. 54.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 18,407 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 4 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 2 complaints

Median onset: 11,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 1 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Adaptive or magnetic dampers · Suspension 1 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2016 model years. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLE450 report for every year and full specs/safety data.