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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450Model year report

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
30,001miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
11campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine (7) and fuel system (5). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,001 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 154 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 44 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Brakes (1), Other or unknown (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While parking and putting my car in park. Hello, my car needs a recall. August 31, 2024 While parking and putting the car in park. my car shifted into Neutral and lunged forward causing me to hit a sign and maneuver away from a wall. My car is dangerous. Please help!! My car lunged forward and i ran into a bush. I am injured. This car malfunction jumping gears. Not shifting properly the car is dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11612929, filed 2024-09

Engine: “Car stalled on the highway then towed to the dealership. Dealership stated the fuel line was flooded with water. The service manager stated that I let the trunk open in the rain, but I did no such thing. There was also no water in the trunk of the car. This seems to be a defect when the vehicle is exposed to normal rainy conditions. There is no way water should be able to get to the fuel line because it should be insulated against moisture. Corporate thought there was flooding in the area, but there is no flooding in dallas, texas. …”

NHTSA complaint #11141472, filed 2018-10, 11,000 miles

Fuel system: “Shifter and speed control car goes into nuetral instead of drive. The car excessively breaks when not necessary. Car stalling and locking steering wheel constant clicking after driving coming from the fuel tank. I use premium gas always the best quality. Problems with the control modules saying transmission not in park will roll away but car is in park the car automatically going into modes without prompt showing on dash. Tow engaging without print. It’s ver scary. Please fix these glitches. My car was off the road by and in safe driver as I got back into the road m. …”

NHTSA complaint #11479861, filed 2022-08

Body and structure: “My sunroof exploded spontaneously while I was driving. There was no signs of damage to the glass. The glass flew back on road and the glass remaining on too appeared bowed.”

NHTSA complaint #11057226, filed 2017-12, 33,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

64% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 104,620 miles.

27%0–1018%10–2518%25–509%50–750%75–10027%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 30,001 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20162017201820192021202252023202452025
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 450. 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 450 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
GLE450 AMG Coupe 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic172320$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 11 recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 → · 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. 154 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 154 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024101,7794———Too new
2023720,00045——Too new
2022148,600115——Not enough data
2021158,26217—23—Falling
2020265,95032—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20162530,00111—20Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine with 7.

Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 11 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 450 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (GLE450 AMG Coupe, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 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 450 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,001 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 104,620 miles; 64% 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.