2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wednesday Dec 27th 2023 at approx 6pm. While enroute on Interstate 81 South at Hagerstown VA in heavy rain, darkness and heavy traffic at highway speed the windshield wiper arm on the passenger side (right) suddenly collided with the drivers side arm - the wiper blade flew off and was lost the wiper arms then became entangled and ceased to operate. I believe I was quite fortunate to find an opening between trucks to get to the right side shoulder and pull the vehicle off the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11562202, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
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- 11010494Nov 13, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
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- 10151935Jul 11, 2018Broken sliding sunroof operating switch in the overhead control panel
- 10151934Jul 9, 2018Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame
- 10167521Mar 4, 2014Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.
- 10167577Jul 23, 2013Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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