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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
20%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
11,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“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

“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

“My 2016 Mercedes GLE 450 AMG was running perfectly but stalled while I was making a left turn onto a major roadway and I was inches from a catastrophic accident. My car was towed to Mercedes Benz dealership and the technician informed me that the trunk seal was not sealing properly causing water to get in through the trunk and shorted out a fuel pump module. My trunk was not wet and only indication of water was when the rear compartment was lifted near the spare tire area so I was not aware of a possible leak. My car is mostly garage kept unless I am at work where it’s exposed to weather. …”

NHTSA complaint #11482126, filed 2022-08

“Front upper control arm sway bushings cracking after being replaced. Strained vehicle Noise when going over numbs or dips. Unstable suspension. Also output shaft is leaking oil.”

NHTSA complaint #11501359, filed 2023-01

Related recalls

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024110%
2023114%
2022214%
202014%
2016520%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Wheels
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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