Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
38 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
35,045 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 38 complaints (23.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 10.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.6% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 2 |
Structure:Body: 9; Unknown Or Other: 8; Power Train: 5; Electrical System: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Steering: 2; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2022: 4; 2023: 9; 2024: 9; 2025: 8; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11575932 · 2024-03-07 (March 7, 2024)
Basic driving morning of 7/26/23, no recent vehicle issues, suddenly the car dash lights lit up, steering became stiff, car coasted to a stop, fire erupted inside the engine bay and spread to most of the car. The vehicle was taken by the insurance company. Vehicle was stock. No engine or electrical modifications. Well maintained.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11575932 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11682413 · 2025-08-22 (August 22, 2025)
Safety issue with regarding the TCU (Telematics Control Unit). Active recall does not include my VIN# /Make & Model. NHTSA campaign number 22V365. My car has Constant SOS Inoperative Message after battery failure in 2021-2022.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11682413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11603541 · 2024-07-20 (July 20, 2024)
When removing my vehicle out of Park the gear shifted to Neutral and then it began heavy jerking when switching gears. The vehicle would stall and stay in neutral then it would shift gear and go back into neutral which is dangerous and almost caused a collision of me possiblly being rear ended in drive thru
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11603541 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11594994 · 2024-06-18 (June 18, 2024)
intermittent inability to shift gears which progressively gets worse wirh complete failure at some point. Inability to shift from reverse to drive has left me in many unsafe situation including failure in the middle of the road. Both manufacturer car dealership and independent mechanic verified the shift column control module needs to be replaced; however, part is not currently available from Meredeces-Bez and there is no ETA. The shift column control module is tied to the air bag system and therefore could potentially also fail. Both car deale…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11594994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11181508 · 2019-02-21 (February 21, 2019)
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO MY 10/1/18 REPORT TO NHTSA: 2/21/19 UPDATE: I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MB DATED 2/13/19 STATING THAT AFTER A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER, "THE VEHICLE'S ACTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM (ABA) IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED". ON 11/12/18 I TRADED THIS CAR IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE (NOT MB). I TOOK THE RESPONSIBLE ACTION TO PROTECT MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS SINCE MB WAS NOT CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A CAUSE AND SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OF THEIR OWN VEHICLE'S SERIOUS DEFECT. THE LETTER WENT ON TO SAY "THAT THERE IS NO BASIS FOR ANY CLAIM AGAINST …
Owner-reported narrative. 21,089 miles reported. Look up ODI 11181508 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11574280 · 2024-02-27 (February 27, 2024)
Water is getting into my spare tire wheel in the truck, Board is wet and causing moisture in truck. I took my car in as this was a recall and they said they already closed it and they refused to inspect it. This also damages the fuel pump which I just had to replace which is defected as well. Costumer service is really going down with Mercedes.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11574280 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
2016: 3; 2017: 8; 2018: 7; 2019: 5