2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Owner complaints

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• Nov 4, 2017AZ8 mi
  Power train

  When the engine IS shut off while the transmission IS still in drive, the transmission IS automatically shifted into neutral, not park. as a result, the passenger attempting to exit the vehicle could not do so because the vehicle was rolling...very unsafe, especially if children were greeting the vehicle.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10167785G-Class Facelift 2018: Fault message "ABS, ESP inoperative, see operator's manual"
• 10167577Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
• 10167565A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear.
• 10167554Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
• 10167550Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
• 10167549Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps
• 101675481. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 without code 803, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9B00. The control unit 'Roll control' has a malfunction. 2. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 with code 803 or vehicles as of VIN 166 ### #A 097761, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9564. The rotation direction valve of the torsion bar ''Front axle'' has a malfunction.
• 10167532A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are still available for ordering. With XENTRY DVD 03/2014 a new telematics DVD with part number A 166 827 21 00 is being shipped. This telematics DVD replaces the previous telematics DVDs.
• 10167525Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
• 10167524Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
• 10167521Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.
• 10167519Belt holder/ retaining tab on side paneling in trunk is broken
• 10167504Brake linings on rear axle exhibit differential wear
• 10167502ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too low. (Veh. up to approx. 7/2012) P100200: The oil pressure at the rear axle is too low. (Veh. up to approx. 7/2012) P1C9C00: The oil pressure at the front axle is too low. (Current veh.) P1C9E00: The oil pressure at the rear axle is too low. (Current veh.) In addition, the following complaints may occur depending on symptoms: Gushing/flow noises from the front or rear axle area when cornering. Oil leaking via the ACS reservoir.
• 10167501Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.
• 10167042The complete headliner can no longer be replaced for loose headliner magnets. As described in AR68.30-P-4300GQ, 2-component adhesive A 005 989 09 71 is to be used for gluing on the headliner magnets. Any missing magnets can be reordered as of 03/2014.
• 10167041Oil spray or fouling on the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is not related to leakage of the hydraulic pump.
• 10167015The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.
• 10167014The rear seat heating cannot be activated when the customer has set the ambiance illumination to "Neutral" and "Stage 1" or "Stage 2" in the instrument cluster.
• 10167012The liftgate can no longer be opened when the ambiance illumination is set to stage 1 or 2.
• 10167008Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. Fault code 20B91B, 20B913 (The output for the heating element of the AdBlue pressure line has an electrical fault or an open circuit) is stored in the SCR control unit.
• 10167006Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
• 10166999Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the suspension compresses and rebounds at the front axle. Sometimes a single jolt can also be felt at the steering wheel.
• 10166990Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
• 10166978Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
• 10166104The electric seat adjustment and/or the seat heater/seat ventilation or rear monitor is nonfunctional
• 10162631Outside mirror folding out/in nonfunctional
• 10162621MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers
• 10162620Update software of AIR BODY CONTROL (ABC) control unit
• 10162617MBUX multimedia system: High-frequency interference noise from speakers
• 10162615Seat kinetics for front passenger seat not available on vehicles without SA code 275
• 10162606Vehicle is temporarily unable to be locked or unlocked using Keyless-Go
• 10162602COMAND Online: Loss of memory presets for satellite radio
• 10162600MBUX multimedia system: High-frequency interference noise from speakers
• 10160720MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise emitted from speakers
• 10160709Seats cannot be adjusted because of low battery voltage
• 10160622Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10160620Seats cannot be adjusted due to low battery voltage
• 10158391Check front axle carrier and replace if necessary
• 10158384Shift Quality 3-2 and/or 2-3 shift

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