Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 28, 2026 · 38 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, across 4 model years (2016–2019). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (22). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2019, with 22 complaints
2016: 0201602017: 6201762018: 102018102019: 22201922

n = 38 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No AMG GLE43 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2019 AMG GLE43: 22 complaints, 5 recalls
  2. 2018 AMG GLE43: 10 complaints, 7 recalls
  3. 2017 AMG GLE43: 6 complaints, 8 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure1131
Power Train521
Electrical System430
Fuel/propulsion System310
Vehicle Speed Control321
Steering220
Visibility210
Wheels221
Air Bags111
Back Over Prevention110
Communication110
Engine110
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Forward Collision Avoidance110
Seat Belts110
Service Brakes110
Suspension110
Tires110
Visibility/wiper110

All Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2019 AMG GLE43225—Structure
2018 AMG GLE43107—Electrical System
2017 AMG GLE4368—Unknown or Other
2016 AMG GLE4303——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (22), 2018 (10), 2017 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43?

Structure, with 11 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 have?

13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.