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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43Model year report

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
16,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and visibility (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 159 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 46 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Safety issue with regarding the TCU (Telematics Control Unit). Active recall does not include my VIN# /Make & Model. NHTSA campaign number 22V365. My car has Constant SOS Inoperative Message after battery failure in 2021-2022.”

NHTSA complaint #11682413, filed 2025-08

Other or unknown: “Basic driving morning of 7/26/23, no recent vehicle issues, suddenly the car dash lights lit up, steering became stiff, car coasted to a stop, fire erupted inside the engine bay and spread to most of the car. The vehicle was taken by the insurance company. Vehicle was stock. No engine or electrical modifications. Well maintained.”

NHTSA complaint #11575932, filed 2024-03

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to open, and there was a fracture causing water to leak into the cabin of the vehicle from the upper-right side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the motor and tracks for the sunroof had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the entire unit needed to be replaced due to previous parts no longer being compatible with the new improved parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. …”

NHTSA complaint #11675018, filed 2025-07, 49,000 miles

Air bags: “My wife was hit pretty bad and was transported to hartford hospital and none of the airbag was deployed. I need help to sue Mercedes Benz. I thank god my daughter not in the car and my wife is alive. Attach are the photos and the east hartford can testify that none of the airbag save or protect my wife. I am disappointed at Mercedes and I have another Mercedes at home which am even scared to drive”

NHTSA complaint #11680517, filed 2025-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 20,000 miles.

0%0–1075%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 16,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2019202020232024320253
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG GLE43 4matic 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic172319$4,350
AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic172219$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 159 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 159 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20192257,8775—19—Rising
20181016,5007—19—Not enough data
2017680,5448—20—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (AMG GLE43 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,500 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 20,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.