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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Other
20
Steering
15
Electrical
14
Engine
12
Powertrain
10
Structure
6
Fuel System
5
Lights
5
Brakes
4
Airbags
3
Suspension
3
Visibility
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 19, 2025POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESMERCEDES-BENZ CORPORATE IS SHOWING A COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR ME AS A CONSUMER AND HUMAN! MY BRAKES RE...
Sep 11, 2024POWER TRAINWhen the vehicle is in drive and you open the door it shifts to park. However, if the vehicle is in ...
Mar 19, 2023POWER TRAINVehicle became disabled while owner was driving. Car stopped accelerating and stalled in the roadwa...
Aug 22, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEElectrical - Drivers lock does not lock/unlock with remote, with door lock. Have to physically lock/...
Oct 9, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing...
Aug 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSometime when I press on the gas. It does a hard shift gear change. Feel like I got kicked by a hors...
Apr 12, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A L...
Nov 2, 2017POWER TRAINCAR LURCHES FORWARD DURING BRAKING CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUTTER AND BUCKLE FORWARD WITHOUT CONTROL.ISS...
Apr 25, 2017POWER TRAINAFTER STOPPING, WHEN THE CAR TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE MODE. IF THE DRIVER PRESSES THE KEYLESS IGNITI...
Jan 15, 2017POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the m...

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