2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“I am experiencing issues with my active curve system, that other mb models of the same year and class are experiencing. Some of the 2016 gle's have been recalled for this particular issue, but my vehicle/VIN has not been included in the recall. I receive this error message when turning a curve. My vehicle is under warranty and mb will not pay for this with my cpo warranty. The dealership has quoted me $6984.00 to fix the issue. Please investigate this matter because I think that my vehicle/VIN should have been included with the current recall campaign number 18v27200. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203655, filed 2019-04, 53,000 miles“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 2023-01Related recalls
- 18V272000Apr 27, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2016, ML350 2012–2015, AMG ML63 2012–2015 +13 more
- 17V081000Feb 8, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2016, GL450 2016, GLE 350 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11035003Jul 8, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11032751May 15, 2026Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with…
- 11032736May 15, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11013183Jan 28, 2025Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 11008070Sep 26, 2024Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 10167502Mar 21, 2014ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too…
- 10167501Mar 20, 2014Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.
- 10166999Feb 18, 2014Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the suspension compresses and rebounds at the front axle. Sometimes a single jolt can also be…
Suspension: 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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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