Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (2017–2019) that have at least 5 complaints. 2019 has the most, with 22. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All AMG GLE43 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22 | 57,877 | 5 | 144 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 10 | 16,500 | 7 | 159 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 6 | 80,544 | 8 | 150 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure11 28%
- Other or unknown9 23%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 13%
- Electrical system4 10%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)3 7.5%
- Vehicle speed control3 7.5%
- Fuel system3 7.5%
- Wheels2 5.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2018: “I write you to report a serious mercedes benz safety hazard. The gle 43 with pirelli pzero tires responds adversely (without reasonable control) in snowy conditions. In even mildly snowy conditions, the tires plane on the snow and act more as skis than tires. In 2018, after leasing my gle 43 I experienced loss of control, sliding sideways, while making a left turn at 5-10 MPH in a parking lot. Following that experience I purchased snow tires and the car handled much more favorably. …”
NHTSA complaint #11355025, filed 2020-09, 13,000 miles2017: “This is a follow-up to my 10/1/18 report to NHTSA: 2/21/19 update: I received a letter from mb dated 2/13/19 stating that after a thorough investigation of this matter, the vehicle's active brake system (aba) is operating as designed . On 11/12/18 I traded this car in for another vehicle (not mb). I took the responsible action to protect myself and my passengers since mb was not capable of delivering a cause and subsequent repair of their own vehicle's serious defect. The letter went on to say that there is no basis for any claim against mbusa . …”
NHTSA complaint #11181508, filed 2019-02, 21,089 miles2019: “Panaramic glass roof exploded while traveling on highway sending glass all over the car and highway. Sounded like a gun shot right above my head. Fortunately the sunshade was closed at the time and I was able to safely exit the highway to clean up the mess and no one was injured but it could have been very dangerous!”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology