2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 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 brakes of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 4% of the 25 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.
“Mercedes-benz corporate is showing a complete disregard for me as a consumer and human! My brakes recently failed without warning (I lost my ability to brake) and it almost caused me to be involved in an accident. My life and safety was put in jeopardy and I am in shock. At their request I had my vehicle towed in to Mercedes-Benz service and corporate escalation is denying my claim and not providing me assistance in any way.”
NHTSA complaint #11683696, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11024405Oct 20, 2025Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
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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