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Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE43 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Amg GLE43 from 2016 to 2019: 38 owner complaints and 23 recalls across 4 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2019 (22), 2018 (10), 2017 (6). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (2017).

Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE43
Photo: Chanokchon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Body & structure11
Other / unknown8
Transmission & drivetrain5
Electrical4
Speed control / throttle3
Fuel & propulsion3
Visibility (wipers, glass)2
Wheels2

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201630–
20178620
201871019
201952219

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE43?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2019 (22), 2018 (10), 2017 (6).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE43 had?

Across 2016–2019, NHTSA lists 23 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).