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Mercedes-Benz GLE 400Model year report

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,000miles, 3 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
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 18 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and fuel system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 124 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 26 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

Steering: “There is a recall # 17v241 on this vehicle, and the letter received from the manufacturer states that there is an increased risk of crash due to the power steering connector not being sealed properly, and there is currently no solution or parts to fix it. What are my rights? Have talked to the manufacturer to no avail.”

NHTSA complaint #11004146, filed 2017-07, 3,800 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Sometime when I press on the gas. It does a hard shift gear change. Feel like I got kicked by a horse in the rear. I have changed out front and rear differential gear oil and I changed out the transmission fluid and filter. It still does it. I'm thinking it's something in the ECM or TCM firmware since the dealer refuse to update the firmware for me. I'm leaning towards a firmware issue since I'm outdated (never been updated).”

NHTSA complaint #11471973, filed 2022-07

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE400. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11424642, filed 2021-07, 5,000 miles

Other or unknown: “While driving the SUV at highway speeds the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered covering my wife with glass and almost causing her to lose control.”

NHTSA complaint #11062371, filed 2018-01, 15,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,800 and 15,000 miles.

67%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201720182021202220242
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
GLE-Class · SUV 4WDnot rated———4 · 17.9% risk
GLE-Class · SUV RWDnot rated———4 · 19.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 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
GLE400 4matic 4WD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182220$4,100

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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 → · 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. 124 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 124 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019939,1124—20—Not enough data
201665,0007—20—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 (GLE400 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,800 and 15,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.