https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:13:05 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2163319 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We've had this car on lease for 23 months, and it has had an escalating pattern of electronic, mechanical and brake issues. Earlier today, on January 5, the car started to slow down and started shaking on the highway today and when I used the brakes the full body of the car started rattling and the brakes were far less responsive than they should have been taking far longer to decelerate than sa https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2163320 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We've had this car on lease for 23 months, and it has had an escalating pattern of electronic, mechanical and brake issues. Earlier today, on January 5, the car started to slow down and started shaking on the highway today and when I used the brakes the full body of the car started rattling and the brakes were far less responsive than they should have been taking far longer to decelerate than sa https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2163321 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We've had this car on lease for 23 months, and it has had an escalating pattern of electronic, mechanical and brake issues. Earlier today, on January 5, the car started to slow down and started shaking on the highway today and when I used the brakes the full body of the car started rattling and the brakes were far less responsive than they should have been taking far longer to decelerate than sa https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2141380 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT There is a safety recall on prior models of the GLE Front stationery sunroof panel Campaign# 2021070010 NHTSA ID 21V197 Campaign desc 21P7790003 This is exactly what occurred to me on a 2024GLE 450 The glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered… Nothing hit it… It just spontaneously shattered.. Spontaneously shattering glass in an automobile is a safe https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2141381 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT There is a safety recall on prior models of the GLE Front stationery sunroof panel Campaign# 2021070010 NHTSA ID 21V197 Campaign desc 21P7790003 This is exactly what occurred to me on a 2024GLE 450 The glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered… Nothing hit it… It just spontaneously shattered.. Spontaneously shattering glass in an automobile is a safe https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2061633 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT At 3000K miles, vehicle spontaneously slowed from 60 mph to 10 mph with no warning. Message: PERFORMANCE EXTREMELY LIMITED, Engine light, turtle sign. Tractor trailer truck behind us swerved and narrowly avoided hitting our vehicle. Car towed to MB Dealership. Over 5 weeks, they were unable to replicate the problem, asked us to pick the vehicle up. (they claimed they consulted with MB engineers https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2061634 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT At 3000K miles, vehicle spontaneously slowed from 60 mph to 10 mph with no warning. Message: PERFORMANCE EXTREMELY LIMITED, Engine light, turtle sign. Tractor trailer truck behind us swerved and narrowly avoided hitting our vehicle. Car towed to MB Dealership. Over 5 weeks, they were unable to replicate the problem, asked us to pick the vehicle up. (they claimed they consulted with MB engineers https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2060956 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT "While driving on the highway, my new Mercedes GLE450e, it suddenly stalled, and a 'turtle' symbol appeared on the dashboard. This indicated that the vehicle had entered 'limp mode.' At that point, I lost acceleration and had minimal power, making it difficult to maneuver safely. The dealership claims they have fixed the issue, but I am reporting this as a safety concern in case it affects other v https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2060957 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT "While driving on the highway, my new Mercedes GLE450e, it suddenly stalled, and a 'turtle' symbol appeared on the dashboard. This indicated that the vehicle had entered 'limp mode.' At that point, I lost acceleration and had minimal power, making it difficult to maneuver safely. The dealership claims they have fixed the issue, but I am reporting this as a safety concern in case it affects other v https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2060958 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT "While driving on the highway, my new Mercedes GLE450e, it suddenly stalled, and a 'turtle' symbol appeared on the dashboard. This indicated that the vehicle had entered 'limp mode.' At that point, I lost acceleration and had minimal power, making it difficult to maneuver safely. The dealership claims they have fixed the issue, but I am reporting this as a safety concern in case it affects other v https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2059133 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Message appears on dashboard stating “performance extremely limited” vehicle loses power and doesn’t allow you to accelerate properly. For example I stopped at a stop sign then turned onto 55mph road, message appeared. And vehicle wouldn’t accelerate above 35mph. Had to put hazards on to avoid other cars running into me from behind. The vehicle is currently in the Mercedes service department fo https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2046768 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Cracked glass roof panel between windshield and sunroof. Wind blow sound a little louder for several days and it cracked today when I drive on highway. It maybe dangerous if the entire panel fly away and hit cars behind. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2046147 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] I was backing out of our driveway on a clear day. Normally the 2024 Mercedes Benz GLE 450e would beep when I get near an object in the back. This time, for some reason, there was no beeping or other audible or visual alert at all. As I was backing up, I was looking in the rear view while turning slightly. The rear of the GLE struck a mailbox that was installed in a large, half-wine barr https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2046148 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] I was backing out of our driveway on a clear day. Normally the 2024 Mercedes Benz GLE 450e would beep when I get near an object in the back. This time, for some reason, there was no beeping or other audible or visual alert at all. As I was backing up, I was looking in the rear view while turning slightly. The rear of the GLE struck a mailbox that was installed in a large, half-wine barr https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-2046149 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] I was backing out of our driveway on a clear day. Normally the 2024 Mercedes Benz GLE 450e would beep when I get near an object in the back. This time, for some reason, there was no beeping or other audible or visual alert at all. As I was backing up, I was looking in the rear view while turning slightly. The rear of the GLE struck a mailbox that was installed in a large, half-wine barr https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-1985035 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT While coming off the highway on an exit ramp, several car warnings/lights appeared and the car abruptly decelerated such that I could not drive more than ~30 miles/hour. The warning message said "performance extremely limited" and two warning lights (an engine and a turtle) came on. This problem has occurred on three separate occasions and after each incident, I took the car into the dealer for https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-1985036 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT While coming off the highway on an exit ramp, several car warnings/lights appeared and the car abruptly decelerated such that I could not drive more than ~30 miles/hour. The warning message said "performance extremely limited" and two warning lights (an engine and a turtle) came on. This problem has occurred on three separate occasions and after each incident, I took the car into the dealer for https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-1973792 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Almost hit a car at front of me because the suv brakes doest not work properly https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-1964092 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Break’s doesn’t work good on this car https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400-e#complaint-1964035 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT I received the attached Notice of Safety recall on 2/2/24 regarding an increase risk of crash due to a software error in the ESP unit. The letter also states that there is no remedy available yet. When I reached out to dealership who leased me the car they assured me that my car was safe to drive although no further explanation was given as to why they felt it was safe. And , I was further infor