2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I PURCHASED MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 LATE SEPTEMBER 2019. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GETTING IN THROUGH THE LIFT GATE. ON SATURDAY JAN 4 THIS WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK CAUSED MY MERCEDES BENZ TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A SAFE ROADWAY WITH AMPLE SPACE BETWEEN OTHER DRIVES AND AN ACCIDENT DID NOT OCCUR. AFTER TOWING IT HOME I HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED BY MY LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ SPECIALIST. THE COMPUTER HAD THE FOLLOWING STORED DIAGNOSTIC CODES. P053F94 STORED THE FUEL PRESSURE DURING A COLD START IS IMPLAUSIBLE. THERE EXISTS AN UNEXPECTED INSTRUCTION. P062800 CURRENT THE OUTPUT FOR THE FUEL PUMP HAS A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE GROUND. U010987 CURRENT AND STORED COMMUNICATION WITH THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS FAULTY. THE MESSAGE IS LOST. THESE DIAGNOSTIC CODES LED TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK REFERENCE NUMBER(S) LI88.50-P-069683 VERSION 1 DATE OF ISSUE: APRIL 12, 2019 FUNCTION GROUP 88.50 TRUNK LID COMPLAINT TRUNK SEAL IS LOOSE, VEHICLE WILL NOT START, OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
 CAUSE POSSIBLE IMPROPER FIT OF TRUNK SEAL OR WATER ENTRY TO THE FUEL PUMP UNIT REMEDY PLEASE OPEN A PTSS CASE. DO NOT MODIFY IN ANYWAY.
I PURCHASED MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 LATE SEPTEMBER 2019. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GETTING IN THROUGH THE LIFT GATE. ON SATURDAY JAN 4 THIS WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK CAUSED MY MERCEDES BENZ TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A SAFE ROADWAY WITH AMPLE SPACE BETWEEN OTHER DRIVES AND AN ACCIDENT DID NOT OCCUR. AFTER TOWING IT HOME I HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED BY MY LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ SPECIALIST. THE COMPUTER HAD THE FOLLOWING STORED DIAGNOSTIC CODES. P053F94 STORED THE FUEL PRESSURE DURING A COLD START IS IMPLAUSIBLE. THERE EXISTS AN UNEXPECTED INSTRUCTION. P062800 CURRENT THE OUTPUT FOR THE FUEL PUMP HAS A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE GROUND. U010987 CURRENT AND STORED COMMUNICATION WITH THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS FAULTY. THE MESSAGE IS LOST. THESE DIAGNOSTIC CODES LED TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK REFERENCE NUMBER(S) LI88.50-P-069683 VERSION 1 DATE OF ISSUE: APRIL 12, 2019 FUNCTION GROUP 88.50 TRUNK LID COMPLAINT TRUNK SEAL IS LOOSE, VEHICLE WILL NOT START, OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
 CAUSE POSSIBLE IMPROPER FIT OF TRUNK SEAL OR WATER ENTRY TO THE FUEL PUMP UNIT REMEDY PLEASE OPEN A PTSS CASE. DO NOT MODIFY IN ANYWAY.
I PURCHASED MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 LATE SEPTEMBER 2019. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GETTING IN THROUGH THE LIFT GATE. ON SATURDAY JAN 4 THIS WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK CAUSED MY MERCEDES BENZ TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A SAFE ROADWAY WITH AMPLE SPACE BETWEEN OTHER DRIVES AND AN ACCIDENT DID NOT OCCUR. AFTER TOWING IT HOME I HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED BY MY LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ SPECIALIST. THE COMPUTER HAD THE FOLLOWING STORED DIAGNOSTIC CODES. P053F94 STORED THE FUEL PRESSURE DURING A COLD START IS IMPLAUSIBLE. THERE EXISTS AN UNEXPECTED INSTRUCTION. P062800 CURRENT THE OUTPUT FOR THE FUEL PUMP HAS A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE GROUND. U010987 CURRENT AND STORED COMMUNICATION WITH THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS FAULTY. THE MESSAGE IS LOST. THESE DIAGNOSTIC CODES LED TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK REFERENCE NUMBER(S) LI88.50-P-069683 VERSION 1 DATE OF ISSUE: APRIL 12, 2019 FUNCTION GROUP 88.50 TRUNK LID COMPLAINT TRUNK SEAL IS LOOSE, VEHICLE WILL NOT START, OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
 CAUSE POSSIBLE IMPROPER FIT OF TRUNK SEAL OR WATER ENTRY TO THE FUEL PUMP UNIT REMEDY PLEASE OPEN A PTSS CASE. DO NOT MODIFY IN ANYWAY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY DIM AND IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF HAGERSTOWN (1955 DUAL HWY, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740, (301) 733-2301) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. *TT*JB
2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI91 30-P-068713 — SEATS
Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation
SC-2018070011 — STRUCTURE
Check Front Left Underbody, Rework if Necessary
LI54.65-P-068092 — LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in AMG vehicles
LI32.22-P-067318 — SUSPENSION
AIRMATIC fault message in instrument cluster
LI42 10-P-066237 — SERVICE BRAKES
Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake
T-SC-2016030011 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Replace Suspension Strut Electrical Harnesses
T-SC-2016030011 — SUSPENSION
Replace Suspension Strut Electrical Harnesses
LI32.34-P-058735 — SUSPENSION
Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE (current)
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE — 3 complaints
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE — 1 complaint
- 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE — 1 complaint
- 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE — 1 complaint
Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints