2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,800 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“I park at the Mall and after two hours, start the car again to go home the front panel shows Power Steering Malfunction See owners manual and the steering has not assistance which makes hard to drive. The steering is hard to maneuver.”
NHTSA complaint #11596423, filed 2024-06Related recalls
- 17V241000Apr 11, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 2016, GL450 2016–2017, GL350 2016–2017 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 10144244Jun 1, 2018Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop
- 10157079Aug 17, 2017Correct Torque of Front Left and Right Torsion (Stabilizer) Bar Linkage Nut
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400
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.
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