CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D recalls
Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving
Water can collect in the spare tire well of certain Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE SUVs, from roughly 2012 to 2020 model years.
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Crash
Excess insulation in the bulkhead area may extend into the lower windshield zone, which could affect how the windshield is bonded and how fully the front passenger airbag protects the seat occupant.
Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz vehicles (including GL, GLE, GL63 AMG, E400 and GLE300d models) may have an electric power steering connector that is not sealed well enough.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Passenger Air Bag May Wrongly Turn Off, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL and GLE vehicles built between April 2014 and May 2016 may have an incorrect calibration in the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS).
Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility
Certain 2016-2017 GLE vehicles built between October 14 and November 23, 2015 may have low-beam headlights that are not properly adjusted.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. ON A DESERTED ROAD SUCH AS THE ROAD THROUGH DENALI NATIONAL PARK VISIBILITY IS APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 FT. AT NIGHT. ALSO BECAUSE OF THE NATURE I IF THE BEAM SEEING MORE THAN 15FT. IN FOG OR SNOW IS EXTREMELY IMPEDED. THE BEAM CREATES A HALO STARTING AT 15FT. FROM VEHICLE THAT REFLECTS IN THE FOG AND CREATES AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.
THE COMMAND HUB WILL NOT CONNECT.
SINCE THE TIME I PURCHASED THIS CAR, THE BRAKES HAVE REPEATEDLY MADE LOUD SQUEALING NOISES. MERCEDES HAS REPEATEDLY EXAMINED THE CAR AND TOLD US IT IS FINE AND NOT DANGEROUS. THEY HAVE NEVER FIXED THE NOISE. HOWEVER, MORE RECENTLY IN DECEMBER 2019, THE CAR DEVELOPED A STRONG FUEL ORDER IN BOTH THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. WE BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLAMP AND THE FUEL LINE. HE CALLED THE LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER WHO TOLD HIM TO ADJUST THE CLAMP. THAT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE SMELL IS VERY STRONG, AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. FROM ONLINE SEARCHES, I HAVE FOUND OTHER PEOPLE SEEM TO BE EXPERIENCING THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES CARS
THE REAR COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM HAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE SOUND ADJUSTED BY TECHNICIAN TO 100% IS BARELY AUDIBLE BY THE DRIVER, AND TYPICALLY AT OR AFTER IMPACT. IT IS ALSO NOT LINKED TO THE CAR DASH SOUND SYSTEM, SO THE RADIIO DOES NOT SHUT OFF ITS VOLUME. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE AUDIBLE ALARM IS INAUDIBLE. I HAVE HAD TWO ACCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER DOES NOT ARGUE WITH MY ASSESSMENT, BUT SAYS THE SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. ATTACHED IS MY MERCEDES SERVICE RECORD DATED 10-23-2018 EXPECTING THE PROBLEM TO BE CORRECTED BY DEALER PROGRAMABLE TECHNOLOGY. I ADVISED THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT HE MIGHT WANT TO DISCUSS THIS WITH MERCEDES BEFORE I FI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF EL DORADO HILLS (1000 MERCEDES LN, EL DORADO HILLS, CA (888) 773-3154) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D: Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Crash; Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D has been fixed?
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